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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7191 and award a contract to Granite Construction Company, of Watsonville, CA, for the Artesia Great Boulevard Project, in a total amount of $32,925,300, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $3,292,530, for a total contract amount not to exceed $36,217,830; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group, Capital Projects Grant Fund, in the Public Works Department by $23,545,000, offset by Metro MR315.70 grant funds;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $24,045,000, offset by transfer of Metro MR315.70 grant funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund and by $500,000 to be made available through the Measure A bond program in Fiscal Year 2023; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE 19-258. (Districts 8,9)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Granite Construction Company, for the construction of the Artesia Great Boulevard Project (Project).
The Project will implement a series of complete street improvements along the 3.2 mile length of Artesia Boulevard from Harbor Ave/Susana Ave to Downey Avenue. (Attachment A). Artesia Boulevard is a regionally significant east-west arterial corridor carrying high volumes of through traffic, as well as traffic from surrounding neighborhoods and large trip generators. The improvements are necessary to enhance overall safety and operational capacity along the corridor. The Project will upgrade equipment that is past its service life, including signal indications, traffic signal poles, ADA compliant push buttons, and traffic signs. Additionally, protected left turns will be added to improve the level of safety that is provided to drivers turning left at signalized intersections.
The Project also incorporates Ac...
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