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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7144 for Street Improvements to Orange Avenue, between 64th Street and 72nd Street; award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA, in the amount of $1,398,370, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount $139,837, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,538,207; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a contract, including any necessary amendments; and
Accept Categorical Exemptions CE 15-097 and CE 18-036. (District 9)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc. (Sequel), for street improvements on Orange Avenue, between 64th Street and 72nd Street, which is in need of rehabilitation (Attachment A).
The rehabilitation work consists of roadway improvements and resurfacing of pavement on Orange Avenue. The project includes concrete work to repair curbs, gutters, cross gutters, bus stop street pads, and driveways; tree trimming and/or root shaving at some locations; reconstructing deteriorated pavement by cold milling and resurfacing; installation of reflectorized K-71 flexible post delineators, restoration of pavement markers, markings, traffic striping, signage, and curb paint; and, construction of parking protected bikeways on Orange Avenue (Class IV bikeway), creating a bikeway separated from vehicular traffic. The Class IV bikeway will provide for connectivity to local Long Beach activity centers that are included within the City's approved Bicycle Master Plan. The project also includes sidewalk and curb ramp improvements to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. In addition, three intersections along these corridors will be upgraded with continental crosswalks to enhance pedestrian visibility.
The bid was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on April 10, 2019, and 4,693 potential bidders specializing in construction services were notifie...
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