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Staff Report for a Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Sposeto Engineering, Inc. In the Amount of $569,311 for the Annual Sidewalk Repair Program 2017-18, Project No. 2017.0060; Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Individual Change Orders Up to 5% of the Original Contract Amount; and Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Cumulative Change Orders up to 25% of the Original Contract Amount
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This contract provides for the removal and replacement of damaged concrete sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbs and gutters, and the installation or repair of miscellaneous concrete-related infrastructure throughout the City as part of the City's Sidewalk Repair Program.
Staff recommends award of the construction contract to Sposeto Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $569,311 for the subject project.
Staff also requests City Council authorization to negotiate and approve individual change orders up to $28,465, or up to 5% of the original contract amount; and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve change orders up to a cumulative value not to exceed $142,327, or 25% of the original contract amount.
BACKGROUND
Property owners are required by the San Leandro Municipal Code and by the State of California Streets and Highways Code to maintain the sidewalks along their property frontage. The City's sidewalk maintenance requirements are defined in Title 8 of the San Leandro Administrative Code. If a sidewalk is in need of repair, property owners have these available options:
* Repair the sidewalk themselves by hiring a properly-licensed contractor, and by obtaining the necessary City Encroachment Permit; or
* Participate in the Sidewalk Repair Program, and remit the applicable programs costs once the work is complete; or
* Request minor repairs such as grinding and/or patching by the City's Public Works Department at no cost to the property owner, with the unde...
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