Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize Amendment No. 2 to a Consultant Services Agreement with McGuire & Hester for the Demolition and Removal of the Haas Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Other Debris in the Amount of $136,268.17 for a new Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $363,768.17
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Public Safety
* Infrastructure
SUMMARY
The attached resolution approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to a Non-Professional Services Agreement (NPSA) with McGuire & Hester for additional scope and fee to complete the removal and demolition work at the site of the pedestrian bridge that connects Haas Avenue to Cary Drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to a NPSA with McGuire & Hester for the Hass Avenue Pedestrian Bridge removal and demolition project.
BACKGROUND
In March 2023, three eucalyptus trees fell into the San Leandro Creek, destroying the pedestrian bridge that links Haas Ave and Cary Drive. In September 2023, a time and materials emergency contract was awarded to McGuire & Hester for demolition and removal services at the site. Also in September 2023, Amendment No. 1 to extend the term of the agreement with McGuire & Hester was executed.
The fallen trees and pedestrian bridge were removed from the creek, the site was regraded, erosion control and groundcover were installed on the hillsides, the roadway was graded, fencing, vehicle, and pedestrian barriers were installed, and a formerly buried storm drain manhole was restored and cleaned out. The City will repave the roadway and plant trees to replace those damaged by the work shortly; the City will be responsible for the health of the replacement trees and groundcover for a period of 10 years.
Analysis
The contract with McGuire & Hester is for actual costs on a time and materials basis with an estimated cost of $227,500. The original est...
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