Title
Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Golden Bay Construction, Inc., for the Mecartney Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, P.W. No. 07-24-20, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $268,100, Including a 10% Contingency.
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 31041500)
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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) issued plans and specifications for the Mecartney Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, P.W. No. 07-24-20 on September 25, 2024. The project includes upgrading three pedestrian crossings at three intersections along Mecartney Road. The project will improve pedestrian visibility at the crossings with flashing beacons and installing pedestrian crossing signs to alert vehicles as they approach crossings.
Staff recommends City Council award the contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount not-to-exceed $268,100, including a 10% contingency.
BACKGROUND
The improvements are to be constructed at three intersections along Mecartney Road:
* Mecartney Road and Baywalk Road/Marcuse Street
* Mecartney Road and Baywood Road/Fontana Drive
* Mecartney Road and Ironwood Road/Verdemar Drive
Each intersection will include upgrading signage and striping, installing ADA compliant curb ramps, and installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons. Additionally, new concrete will be installed for a future AC transit bus stop on the southeast corner of the Mecartney Road and Baywalk Road/Marcuse Street intersection.
These improvements were developed in response to a fatal crash and the street safety policies under the Alameda Vision Zero Policy.
DISCUSSION
To solicit the maximum number of bids and most competitive...
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