HomeMy WebLinkAbout03. Cash Contract 593 Downey Pave Rehab
AGENDA MEMO
DATE:
August 10, 2010
TO:
Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Office of the City Manager
By: John Oskoui, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 593
DOWNEY AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT -
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5 STREET TO GALLATIN ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve Plans and Specifications and grant authority to advertise
for bids for Cash Contract No. S.S. 593 - Downey Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
Project.
DISCUSSION:
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The pavement condition along Downey Avenue between 5 Street and Gallatin Road is
in need of rehabilitation. Through the use of the City’s Pavement Management System,
this section of Downey Avenue secondary arterial was identified as a priority project in
need of major repairs.
The Engineering Division staff has completed preparation of the Plans, Specifications
and Construction Cost Estimate and the project is now ready for solicitation of
construction bids.
This project consists of the reconstruction of failed asphalt pavement areas utilizing
pavement recycling methods, construction of a 1 3/4-inch asphalt concrete overlay,
reconstruction of curb ramps to enhance access for the disabled, reconstruction of
uplifted curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches and cross-gutters, and the trimming
and root pruning of trees. The project covers approximately one mile of roadway.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Based on the Construction Cost Estimate, the total cost for the Downey Avenue
Pavement Rehabilitation Project will be $1,586,000. This includes a 10 percent
construction cost contingency, construction engineering, inspection, materials testing
and contract administration costs. Currently, $2,288,623 is programmed for this project
in the FY 2010-11 Capital Improvement Program, consisting of $1,688,623 in
Proposition 1B funds and $ 600,000 in Gas Tax funds under Account No. 26-16593. A
detailed funding summary for the project will be presented at the time of the contract
award.
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