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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Sixth Amendment to the Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., to Increase Compensation by $235,500, Including Contingencies, for a Total Aggregate Compensation Not-to-Exceed $4,014,428, to Continue Construction Support for the Central Avenue Safety Improvements Project.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land). (Public Works 31041520)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Central Avenue Safety Improvements Project, No. PW 07-24-19, started construction in January 2025 and is currently in Phase 2 of three phases of construction. CDM Smith, Inc. is the design engineering firm and has been utilized throughout construction for technical guidance and support as questions arise in the field.
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to allow for continued support during construction. The Sixth Amendment increases compensation by $235,500, including contingencies, for a total aggregate compensation not-to-exceed $4,014,428. This increase is due to unanticipated design requirements due to regulation changes for the required Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit.
BACKGROUND
The Central Avenue Safety Improvements Project is 1.7 miles in length from the intersection of Central Avenue / Pacific Avenue / Main Street to the intersection of Central Avenue / Sherman Avenue / Encinal Boulevard and includes a road diet with two motor vehicle travel lanes, a two-way left-turn lane as a center lane, bikeways and, three roundabouts at 1) Main Street / Pacific Avenue / Central Avenue; 2) Third Street / Taylor Avenue / Central Street; and 3) Fourth Street / Ballen...
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