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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6600 for the Improvement of Stearns Street between Clark Avenue and Bellflower Boulevard; and authorize City Manager to execute a contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in an estimated amount of $855,167 plus a 15 percent contingency amount, if necessary. (District 4)
DISCUSSION
The infrastructure on Stearns Street between Clark Avenue and Bellflower Boulevard is in need of rehabilitation. The rehabilitation work consists of replacing damaged curbs and gutters, driveways, alley entrances and sidewalks; trimming and root pruning trees; reconstructing areas of deteriorated pavement; cold milling and resurfacing the pavement; installing pavement markers, markings, traffic striping, signing and curb paint; and installing conduits and pullboxes.
City Council adoption of the plans and specifications and award of the contract are being recommended concurrently to expedite implementation of this project. The project was advertised for bids on June 9, 2006, and bids were opened on June 19, 2006. Information regarding the bid and Sully-Miller Contracting Company is provided on the attached contract award, document.
This matter was reviewed by Senior Deputy City Attorney Donna F. Gwin on June 15, 2006, and Budget Management Officer David Wodynski on June 19, 2006. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption No. CEP-208-03 has been issued for this project.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on July 11, 2006, in order to authorize commencement of this Public Works project. Construction is anticipated to begin in August 2006 and should take approximately 30 working days.
FISCAL IMPACT
The contract award is for an estimated amount of $855,167 plus a 15 percent contingency amount of $128,275, if necessary. Sufficient funds to cover the contract are budgeted in the Special Revenue Fund (SR) in the Department of Public Works (PW). The funding source is Proposition C monies.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
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GERALD R. MILLER |
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CITY MANAGER |