Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Award a Construction Contract to Spencon Construction in an amount of $2,471,000 for Curb Ramp Upgrades for Annual Street Paving 21-23, Project No. 2020.0050; to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Individual Change Orders Up to 5% of the Original Contract Amount ($123,550); to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Cumulative Change Orders up to 25% of the Original Contract Amount ($617,750); and to Appropriate $465,000 for the Project in Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Infrastructure
SUMMARY
This contract provides for the upgrade of pedestrian curb cut ramps to meet current accessibility code requirements for street segments proposed for surface restoration as part of the Annual Street Paving 21-23 project.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following actions:
* Award a construction contract of the 'base bid plus additive alternate A' to Spencon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,471,000
* Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve individual change orders up to 5% (or $123,550) of the original contract amount
* Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve change orders up to a cumulative value not to exceed 25% (or $617,750) of the original contract amount; and
* Appropriate an additional $465,000 in SB1 funds to existing project account number 152-38-520
BACKGROUND
Streets are a critical component of the City's infrastructure, and their condition is an important factor in the quality of life for residents and the vitality of local businesses. Good pavement conditions increase the efficiency of transporting goods, improve bicycle safety, and make walking more appealing. Each day, residents are dependent on safe, reliable local streets and roads to begin and end their daily commutes. Police, fire, and emergency medical services all rely on safe and reliable roads to respond quickly to calls for service.
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