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AGENDA MEMO
DATE:
June 28, 2011
TO:
Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Office of the City Manager
By: John Oskoui, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT COMPLETION OFCASH
CONTRACT NO. S.S. 593 – DOWNEY AVENUE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION; AND TO DIRECT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No.
S.S. 593, approve the final construction contract amount of $1,407,200.48, and direct
the Public Works Director to file the Notice of Completion.
BACKGROUND:
On August 10, 2010, the City Council approved plans and specifications for Cash
Contract No. S.S. 593, the Downey Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project, from
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5 Street to Gallatin Road.
The goal of the project was to extend the life of the roadway pavement, enhance
accessibility for pedestrians, improve drainage, upgrade potable water facilities, beautify
the streetscape, and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions.
On November 23, 2010, the City Council awarded Cash Contract No. S.S. 593 to Silvia
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Construction, Inc. for the Downey Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation project, from 5
Street to Gallatin Road, in the amount of $1,384,047.
DISCUSSION:
All work under Cash Contract No. 593 has been completed per previously approved
plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of staff; therefore, the project is deemed
complete and staff recommends releasing the remaining funds to Silvia Construction,
Inc.
Specifically, the improvements constructed under the Downey Avenue Pavement
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Rehabilitation Project, from 5 Street to Gallatin Road, included the following items:
Reconstruction/resurfacing of deteriorated pavement on Downey Ave. from
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5 Street to Gallatin Road;
Construction of new sidewalk and curb ramps at intersections to enhance
pedestrian accessibility;
CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Cash Contract No. S.S. 593 – Downey Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
June 28, 2011
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Reconstruction of non-standard driveway approaches and sidewalk to comply
with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and the repair of uplifted
sidewalk, curb ramps, driveway approaches and curb and gutter;
Reconstruction of deteriorated cross gutters;
Replacement of aging water service meters and fire hydrants and abandonment
of old water distribution lines;
Trimming, pruning, and planting of new street trees; and
Incidental replacement of traffic signal loop detectors, striping and pavement
markings.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The final cost of the construction work, including all change orders and a net increase in
contract quantities, is $1,407,200.48. The total authorized amount by the City Council
for the construction work was $1,554,623, which included a $170,576 (12%)
contingency. Included in the final cost are two change orders, paid on a lump sum and
force-account basis, in the amount of $118,340.16 for changes to roadway design,
correcting subgrade failures, additional water valve replacements, potholing utilities, and
relocating existing improvements such as fire hydrants, light poles, fences and planters
to accommodate new sidewalk.
The total final project cost is $1,586,503.48, which includes all design, construction,
contract administration, material testing, and inspection costs. Sufficient funding is
available for all items of work for this project, as detailed in the table on page 3.
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Cash Contract No. S.S. 593 – Downey Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
June 28, 2011
Page 3
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
Description Amount
Base Contract Amount $1,384,047.40
Contract Change Orders $118,340.16
Decrease in Contract Quantities ($95,187.08)
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST $1,407,200.48
TOTAL PROJECT COST SUMMARY
Description Amount
Total Construction Contract Cost $1,407,200.48
Design, Inspection, Material Testing, Construction Engineering & Contract
Administration $179,303.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $1,586,503.48
PROJECT FUNDING
Total
Account Number Prop 1B Gas Tax
26-1-6593 $1,688,623.00 $1,688,623.00
26-1-6593 $600,000.00 $600,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING: $2,288,623.00
FUNDING SURPLUS: $702,119.52
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