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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a One-Year Agreement, with the Option of Four One-Year Extensions, with Spencon Construction Incorporated for a Total Five-Year Compensation Not-to-Exceed $4,555,650 for Sidewalk Replacement Services, No. P.W. 06-23-17. (Public Works 31041520)
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).
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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) has over 260 miles of sidewalk. Safe, accessible, and well-maintained sidewalks are fundamental to mobility, accessibility and healthy communities. The City is in need of sidewalk replacement services, including curb ramps, driveways and curb/gutter. A call for bids was posted and staff recommends award of a one-year term with the option to extend for four additional one-year terms for a total not-to-exceed $4,555,650 to Spencon Construction Inc.
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 can activate streets socially and economically. Safe, accessible, and well-maintained sidewalks are fundamental to mobility, accessibility and healthy communities.
The City has approximately 260 miles of sidewalk and over 23,000 street trees. As the trees grow and mature, site conditions, such as narrow planting strips, high ground water, soil conditions, and over irrigation of adjacent private property, result in tree roots raising the sidewalk, curb, gutter, and pavement area. In addition, sidewalk adjacent to driveways can crack and erode due to vehicle use. While the Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) identifies the adjacent property own...
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