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Recommendation to Accept the Work of W. Bradley Electric, Inc. for Installation of Pedestrian Push Button Upgrades Proposed for Blind or Visually-Impaired Individuals, No. P.W. 12-14-17. (Public Works 310)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jill Keimach, City Manager
Re: Recommendation to Accept the Work of W. Bradley Electric, Inc. for Installation of Pedestrian Push Button Upgrades Proposed for Blind or Visually-Impaired Individuals, No. P.W. 12-14-17
BACKGROUND
On January 6, 2015, the City Council adopted plans and specifications and authorized a call for bids for installation of pedestrian push button upgrades proposed for blind or visually-impaired individuals, No. P.W. 12-14-17. On March 3, 2015, the City awarded a construction contract in the amount of $175,032, including contingencies, to W. Bradley Electric, Inc. for the project. The project modified nine signalized intersections with pedestrian push buttons to make it easier and safer for blind or visually-impaired individuals to cross the street.
DISCUSSION
The project is complete and is acceptable to the Public Works Department. The final project cost is $137,777.80.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The funds for this project are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program (Project No. 91225), with monies from the Federal Transit Administration’s New Freedom Program (Section 5317) and Measure B Paratransit (Fund 287).
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
This project supports several Transportation Elements of the General Plan policies, including Policy 4.1.1.a that directs staff to “improve pedestrian crossing in areas of high use.”
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b), Existing Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the work of W. Bradley Electric, Inc. for installation of pedestrian push button upgrades proposed for blind or visually-impaired individuals, No. P.W. 12-14-17.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert G. Haun, Public Works Director
By,
Trung Nguyen, Project Manager I
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Elena Adair, Finance Director