For City Council Meeting [February 12, 2019]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Sean Grayson, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Robert G. Eisenbeisz, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer
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Request City Council to Award a Professional Services Agreement to Berg CM Corporation in the amount of $584,292.40 for Construction Management, Inspection and Materials Testing Services for the Alder Avenue and Randall Avenue Street Improvements Projects.
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BACKGROUND:
In June 2017, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) initiated the process to implement the SB1 - Local Partnering Program by developing the Local Partnership Program Guidelines. The Commission held multiple workshops between June 2017 and October 2017 to solicit input on the development of the Local Partnership Program Guidelines. On October 18, 2017, The CTC adopted Guidelines for the three year, $300 million program. Project nominations were due to the CTC on or before January 30, 2018. The CTC received 90 projects nominations seeking over $900 Million. On January 30, 2018, staff submitted a grant application for SB1 - Local Partnering Competitive Program Grant to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians traveling on Randall Avenue between Cactus Avenue and Riverside Avenue and on Alder Avenue between Baseline Road and Renaissance Parkway.
The City plans to widen both roadways to accommodate new travel lanes, bike lanes and edge improvements. The City will install curb, gutter, and sidewalk to provide improved drainage and path of travel for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
On October 17 and 18, 2018, the CTC selected and allocated $2,291,000 for the Randall Avenue and Alder Avenue projects. The total Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate for the project is approximately $5,000,000.
On September 17, 2018, the City released Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 19-036 and posted it on PlanetBids.com. On October 16, 2018, the City r...
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