2025 Citywide Traffic Calming Improvements

Background
The City of Des Moines, Iowa, is issuing a contract for the 2025 Citywide Traffic Calming Improvements project, aimed at enhancing road safety through various traffic calming measures.
The project is part of the city's ongoing efforts to improve traffic management and pedestrian safety in urban areas.
The contract is approved by the City Council on January 13, 2025, and falls under Activity ID 042024003.

Work Details
The project involves the installation of traffic calming measures including:
- Construction of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement
- PCC curb and gutter
- PCC sidewalk
- Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) speed humps
- Storm sewer and intakes
- Traffic signs and pavement markings
- Other incidental items as specified in the contract documents including Plan File No. 667-088/100.
The work will be conducted along Pleasant Drive between 56th Street and 63rd Street, and other locations as directed by the City Engineer.

Period of Performance
The work is scheduled to commence upon approval of the contract by the Council and must be fully completed by August 15, 2025.
Specific provisions require that work on raised crosswalks must be completed within twenty (20) calendar days once road closure commences.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed in Des Moines, Iowa, specifically along Pleasant Drive between 56th Street and 63rd Street.