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Staff Report for a Resolution Accepting the Work for the Curb Ramp Upgrades (2015-16) Project, Project No. 2016.0071
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This project installed a total of 143 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, including new ramps installed at locations where none existed and existing, non-compliant ramps replaced and upgraded to meet current standards.
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the work by Rosas Brothers Construction, authorize the City Manager to file the Notice of Completion, release the performance and payment bonds, and release the maintenance bond upon successful completion of the one-year maintenance period.
BACKGROUND
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates construction of curb ramps at street intersections when roadway pavement is replaced, overlaid, or treated with a cape seal. This contract installed ramps at locations where pavement work was installed as part of the Annual Street Sealing 2015-16 and Annual Overlay / Rehabilitation 2015-16 projects. New ramps were installed at locations where none existed and existing, non-compliant ramps were upgraded. As a change order, the project also included walkway improvements and a ramp into the play area in advance of the Kaboom! play equipment project at Cleveland Park.
Curb ramps are a vital component of the pedestrian path of travel. Ramps allow people in wheelchairs to safely cross the street and make the City's sidewalks accessible to everyone regardless of physical ability. Each ramp includes a panel of raised tactile domes to warn the seeing impaired of a street crossing.
Analysis
Construction is complete. The work was inspected and found in compliance with the contract documents and City standards.
Current Agency Policies
Maintain and enhance San Leandro's infrastructure.
Previous Actions
On May 16, 2016, by Resolution No. 2016-056, the City Council awarded a contract for construction of the work to Rosas...
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