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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6690 for the improvement of Los Coyotes Diagonal from Studebaker Road to Carson Street; and authorize City Manager to execute a contract with All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in an estimated amount of $320,849 plus a 15 percent contingency amount, if necessary. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
The infrastructure on Los Coyotes Diagonal from Studebaker Road to Carson Street is in need of rehabilitation. The rehabilitation work consists of replacing damaged curbs and gutters, driveways, alley entrances and sidewalks; constructing a catch basin, connector pipe and manhole; trimming and root pruning trees; reconstructing areas of deteriorated pavement; cold milling and resurfacing the pavement; and installing pavement markers, markings, traffic striping, signing and curb paint. A vicinity map of the area is attached.
City Council adoption of the plans and specifications and award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder are being recommended concurrently to expedite implementation of this project. The project was advertised for bid on March 8, 2008, and the bids were opened on April 11, 2008. Information regarding All American Asphalt is provided on the attached contract awards document.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda Trang on May 2, 2008, and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on May 5, 2008. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption No. CEP-204-05 has been issued for this project.
SUSTAINABILITY
The project will include the installation of debris deflectors, and trash/bacteria filter inserts into catch basins located along this stretch of roadway to treat and improve the quality of the storm water runoff water from these streets.
In addition, all of the old asphalt material to be removed under this contract (1,000 tons) will be recycled into new asphalt or utilized as base material on other street project...
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