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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Precision Emprise, LLC, dba Precision Concrete Cutting, for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $2,500,000.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 310)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) uses concrete cutting services to remove tripping hazards from sidewalks and curbs. Concrete cutting is a quick, cost-effective way to remove trip hazards, allowing more trip hazard removal with limited funds. Staff recommends obtaining these services through a cooperative purchasing agreement, as permitted by the City's Purchasing Policy dated March 7, 2022. Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) bid and was awarded Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) contract 202201-04. KPN awards contracts based on competitively bid purchasing contracts that meet strict bidding standards. Staff recommends City Council authorize a five-year term agreement for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.
BACKGROUND
The sidewalk system is a vital component of the City's infrastructure and plays an essential role in City life. As conduits for pedestrian movement and access, they enhance connectivity and promote walking. As public spaces, they activate streets socially and economically. Safe, accessible, and well-maintained sidewalks are fundamental to mobility and healthy communities.
Over time sidewalks can shift and settle, which creates offsets between concrete panels. In addition, as trees grow and mature their roots can raise the sidewalk, curb, gutter, and pavement area. PCC specializes in trip hazard removal. They use a proprietary and patented cutting technology to repair concrete off-sets. Concrete c...
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