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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 Brothers Construction for the Curb Ramp Upgrades (2015-16) Project.
Applicable General Plan Policies
Transportation Goal T-2 Design and operate streets to be safe, attractive, and accessible for all transportation users whether they are pedestrians, bicyclist, transit riders or motorists, regardless of age or ability.
Transportation Goal T-3 Promote and accommodate alternative, environmentally-friendly methods of transportation, such as walking and bicycling.
Transportation Goal T-5 Improve major transportation arteries for circulation in and around the city.
Environmental Review
This project is categorically exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c). The Notice of Exemption was filed with the Alameda County Recorder on March 25, 2016.
Summary of Public Outreach Efforts
• The Notice to Bidders was published in the Daily Review, the South County Post and the World Journal.
• Notices were issued to twenty-one builders’ exchanges and construction data firms as well as a list of contractors that have asked to be notified of bidding opportunities via email about the advertisement of the subject project.
• The project was described on the Engineering and Transportation Department website.
• Prior to construction, the contractor notified residents regarding the project and project schedule.
Fiscal Impacts
The total cost of this work was $1,043,528.08, which included design, construction management, inspection, and construction of the improvements.
A summary of the construction contract with Rosas Brothers Construction is listed below:
Original Contract: $ 928,600.00
Change Orders: $ 32,910.00
Total Contract Amount: $ 961,510.00
Budget Authority
This project is funded as follows:
Account No. Reso & Appropriation Dates Amount Project Amounts
143-38-376 Reso 2016-261, FY 2015-16 $ 500,000.00 $ 440,000.00
144-38-369 Reso 2015-316, FY 2015-16 $ 510,000.00 $ 311,000.00
144-38-376 Reso 2015-100, FY 2015-16 $ 500,000.00 $ 218,000.00
210-38-299 Reso 2015-100, FY 2015-16 $ 49,908.08 $ 49,908.08
210-38-356* Reso 2008-058, FY 2008-09 $ 87,134.00 $ 9,620.00
210-38-369 Reso 2015-316, FY 2015-16 $ 1,000,000.00 $ 15,000.00
Total $1,043,528.08
* This fund was appropriated by Reso 2008-058 into account No. 210-38-299. In 2013, by budget carryover adjustment BJE 08-012, $87,134 was transferred from 210-38-299-5240 to 210-38-356
Attachment to Staff Report
Curb Ramp Upgrades (2015-16) Project - Photos
PREPARED BY: John O’Driscoll, Associate Engineer, Engineering and Transportation Department