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Staff Report for Rescinding Resolution No. 2011-15, Award of Construction Contract to Musco Excavation, Inc.; and Award of Construction Contract to VEM General Engineering, Inc. for the 14901 East 14th Street Demolition Project, Project No. 11-962-39-001
Staffreport
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends rescinding the previously awarded contract to Musco Excavators, Inc. and awarding of a contract to the second low bidder, VEM General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $48,000.00, for the subject project. The subject project will remove the existing building and other structures as the first step in the site preparation for the intersection improvement project.
BACKGROUND
In 1997, the City identified the intersection of East 14th Street/ Hesperian Boulevard/ 150th Avenue, known as “The Triangle”, as an area requiring improvement to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety. In 2002, this project was approved as part of the Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTIA) Measure B 1/2-cent tax reauthorization program.
The primary improvements will include: 1) widening East 14th Street at 150th Avenue to add an additional eastbound left turn lane; 2) adding a dedicated southbound left turn lane on Bancroft Avenue at East 14th Street; and 3) installing dual northbound left turn lanes on Hesperian Boulevard at East 14th Street.
Additional right-of-way is required to perform these improvements. In 2009, the former gas station located at 14901 East 14th Street, currently operating as a Quality Tune-up Shop, was acquired by the Redevelopment Agency. The Redevelopment Agency then entered into a month-to-month lease agreement with the tenant, which allowed the tenant to stay on the site until the project was ready to move forward. The tenant recently concluded relocation to another facility in San Leandro and has vacated the property.
This project will demolish the existing building at this location, including abatement of any hazardous materials con...
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