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Recommendation to Approve the Project Plans and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Rapid Grading Services for Construction of Paving Project Phase 44, Project No. P.W. 04-26-02 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,861,295, including a 10% Contingency, and to Delegate Authority to the City Engineer to Approve Issued Amendments and Addenda to the Project Plans and Specifications, and to Authorize Field Changes through the Change Order Process.
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)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Gerry Beaudin, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) has over 147 centerline miles of roadway that provide access and circulation for every resident and business in the City. The City's pavement management program, in combination with the City's Maintenance Services Center, maintains this network through a range of activities, including an annual capital project. Paving Project Phase 44 will improve 1.63 miles of roadway via treatments, such as pavement base failure repairs, cape seal, and slurry seal improvements. The project will include safety improvements on Fernside Boulevard, such as buffered bike lanes and installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).
After a competitive solicitation, staff recommends that City Council approve the Project Plans included in Exhibit 1 and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rapid Grading Services for a total amount of $1,861,294.12, which includes a 10% contingency, as outlined in Exhibit 2.
BACKGROUND
The City implements an annual pavement rehabilitation program to maintain and improve the City's roadway network. Staff uses StreetSaver, a pavement management program used by all Bay Area municipalities, as a planning tool to assi...
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