TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7006 for Bellflower Boulevard, between Pacific Coast Highway and Atherton Street; award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA, in the amount of $1,786,611, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $178,661, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,965,272; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments;
Increase appropriation in the Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund
(SR 181) in the Public Works Department (PW) by $397,084, offset by reimbursement grant revenue; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE 14-125. (Districts 3,4)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc. (Sequel), for street improvements on Bellflower Boulevard, between Pacific Coast Highway and Atherton Street, which is in need of rehabilitation (Exhibit A). The rehabilitation work consists of replacing damaged curbs, gutters, driveways, alley entrances, and sidewalks; tree trimming and root shaving; reconstructing deteriorated pavement by cold milling and resurfacing; and installation of reflectorized K-71 flexible post delineators, restoration of pavement markers, markings, traffic striping, signage and curb paint. This project will eliminate one northbound lane on Bellflower Boulevard between Atherton and Pacific Coast Highway for construction of a Class IV bikeway on Bellflower Boulevard, 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. Construction of the bikeway is supported by a grant award in the amount of $397,084 made available under the Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) Grant, which provides funding for bicycle projects. The City Council authorized the City Manager to a...
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