12/17/12 - Schedule: Oct, 2013 - Receive Notice To Proceed
from TDOT to acquire ROW.Nov, 2013-Mar, 2014 - Acquire
ROW and easements; adjust utilities if needed.Apr, 2014 -
Receive Notice To Proceed from TDOT to advertise for
construction.May, 2014 - Award contract for construction.May,
2014-Dec 2014 - Complete construction and closeout.The
project will be managed by the City’s Public Works Department
and Engineering Consultant. All contracts (engineering, ROW
acquisition and construction) will include schedules with
milestones and dates. One of the main criteria in choosing the
engineering consultant will be performance and proven
knowledge of TDOT requirements and track record in working
with TDOT.The City has successfully managed the following
projects:1. Indian Lake Boulevard at 386 Bridge widening,
ramps, signals.2. New Shackle Island Road3. Traffic Signal
Upgrade4. ARRA ProjectsWhile the City experienced some
difficulty in getting through the TDOT process, once a Notice
To Proceed with construction was received, the projects were
completed on time and within budget.