A report on the City of Wanneroo’s February 2 meeting agenda recommends the council award a contract of almost $6.5 million to RJ Vincent and Co to widen the road.
Last week’s briefing session papers said the project would create a dual carriageway on about 4.8km of the two-lane road between Neerabup Road and Lukin Drive.
The City invited tenders last November and December for the 26-week contract, which is proposed to take place between February and August.
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READ NOWEleven companies submitted tenders, with RJ Vincent and Co ranked the highest overall, although its price ranked seventh.
“The highest ranked tenderer did not provide the lowest tendered lump-sum price, but provided the tender evaluation team with the confidence that they would provide a professional level of service and quality product, thereby providing the best value for money,” the report said.
It said 10 people attended a public information session on November 4 at Gumblossom Community Centre in Quinns Rocks.
Concerns raised by residents there related to possible structural damage to adjacent buildings during construction, co-ordination with the Mitchell Freeway extension works, increased noise levels, reduced safety and removal of vegetation.
The project is expected to cost more than $8.4 million, with the City needing to allocate another $4 million in 2016-17.