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Staff Report for a Resolution to Increase the Maximum Contract Change Order Percentage from 25% to 40% (from $64,623 to $103,396, an increase of $38,773) for Purchase Order No. 55997 with WRECO for Design Services Related to the Annual Overlay / Rehabilitation 2016-17 Project, Project No. 2017.0050
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council increase the maximum contract change order percentage from 25% to 40% (from $64,623 to $103,396, an increase of $38,773) for design services related to the timely inclusion of bicycle and safety improvements in the project.
BACKGROUND
The project will repair and replace street pavement on fifteen street segments throughout the City and will ensure that the subject streets provide facilities for all users to the maximum extent possible. Bike lanes, speed cushions, signage, safe crosswalks, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps will be included in the work to ensure that the streets are comfortable and safe for all users and adhere to the City's complete streets philosophy.
The City entered into a $258,490 contract with WRECO for design of the project. Phase one of the project has been designed and bid, and is now in construction. Phase two of the project is still being designed. The original contract with WRECO has limited design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. During the design phase of the project staff determined the extent of bicycle and pedestrian facilities needed exceeded the scope included in the original contract.
The City has issued two contract change orders to WRECO as follows: Contract Change Order No. 1 for design of bicycle lanes on Washington Boulevard and safety improvements at the intersection of San Leandro Boulevard and Park Street.
Contract Change Order No. 2 for design of pedestrian crossing improvements at the intersection of Doolittle Drive and Bermuda Avenue and at the intersection of Estudillo Avenue and Collier Driv...
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