Title
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Approve and Award a Construction Contract to Villalobos & Associates Inc. in the Amount of $371,764, for the Annual Sidewalk Repair Program 2023-2024, Project No. 2023.0060; to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Individual Change Orders Up to 5% (or $18,588) of the Original Contract Amount; and to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Cumulative Change Orders Up to 50% (or $185,880) of the Original Contract Amount
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Public Safety
* Infrastructure
* Sustainability & Resiliency
SUMMARY
This contract provides for the repair of damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters, driveway approaches, and new curb ramps.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following actions:
1. Award the contract to Villalobos & Associates Inc. in the amount of $371,764;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve individual change orders up to 5% ($18,588) of the original contract amount; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve cumulative change orders up to 50% (or $185,880) of the original contract amount.
BACKGROUND
Property owners are required by the San Leandro Municipal Code and by the State of California Streets and Highways Code to maintain the sidewalks along the frontage of their property. City of San Leandro inspectors review sidewalk complaints and confirm repair needs which then trigger a "Request for Services" to the property owner explaining the required repairs. When sidewalk, curb, or gutter needs repair, property owners have the following options:
* Obtain necessary City permit and to independently contract with a California State licensed contractor to perform the work
* Participate in the Annual Sidewalk Repair Program, in which payment is deferred until project is completed
* Request minor and temporary repairs such as grinding and/or patching to be performed by the City's Public Works Department at no cost to the owne...
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