Harvard Avenue and Michelson Drive Intersection Improvements, CIP 311906

The contract involves comprehensive intersection improvements at Harvard Avenue and Michelson Drive in Irvine, California, with a project budget estimated between five and ten million dollars. The scope of work includes widening Harvard Avenue to add a second westbound left turn lane, removing existing traffic islands and free right-turn lanes at the southwest corner, and extending turn lanes along Harvard Avenue. Additionally, the project entails installing a new Class II Bike Lane, a shared path for bikes and pedestrians on Michelson Drive, and a painted buffer zone between the bike lane and travel lanes. Infrastructure enhancements include the installation of Midwest Guardrail Systems, Filterra Biofiltration Systems, storm drain relocations, landscape and irrigation replacements, and the removal and replacement of trees. The work also covers pavement rehabilitation through cold milling, removal, and overlay of asphalt and ARHM surfaces, as well as adjusting utility covers to grade. Construction activities involve replacing damaged concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk sections, modifying curb ramps, and ensuring all work aligns with the project plans and specifications. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2024, with a response deadline of September 5, 2024, and is managed by the City of Irvine, California, under the NAICS code 561730. The primary contact for the project is Michelle Cardona, accessible via email for further inquiries.