Harding Avenue Stormwater and Pedestrian Project- Town of Blacksburg

UPDATE : https://www.blacksburg.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/10986/637939047421330000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This project provides funding to correct serious drainage problems in the right-of-way that include, but are not limited to, culvert replacement, storm water pipe extension, pipe size upgrades, pipe repair, inlet installation, ditch installation, and manhole replacement. Harding Avenue has been identified as a priority for pedestrian improvement. This project combines stormwater improvements with needed pedestrian and bicycle enhancements.Funding in FY2020 through FY2022 was maintained at an appropriate level to address the preliminary engineering, design and right of way acquisition and construction for this project. VDOT revenue sharing funding has been approved for 50% of the construction costs. The preliminary study is complete and 30% plans have been designed. At this stage the engineers' estimate for construction appears to be more than the preliminary construction budget. An additional $750,000 in funding for FY2023 is being requested to maintain the project scope and complete construction by Spring 2023 As of August 12, 2022, project is included Town of Blacksburg FY 2023-2027 CIP *The previous solicitation is listed below for reference. --- The Town of Blacksburg is soliciting proposals from qualified civil engineering firms for the surveying, construction plan development, and right of way acquisition for the Harding Avenue sidewalk from 1300 Harding Road to Patrick Henry Drive. Also included in the design are provisions for curb and gutter, storm drainage and stormwater management from 1300 Harding to Apartment Heights Drive.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.