Report Prepared by: John Ainsworth, Temporary Senior Engineer, Engineering Dept.
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Tim Paxin's Pacific Excavation for the Traffic Signal Loop Detection Installation, Project 113005
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract to Tim Paxin's Pacific Excavation in the amount of $206,247.00 for the Traffic Signal Loop Detection Installation at four locations within the city limits of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Traffic Signal Loop Detection Installation, Project 113005 to Tim Paxin's Pacific Excavation of Elk Grove, California, in the amount of $206,247.00; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1109 - Contracts on Public Works, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists, in general, of the installation of loop detection at four intersections. The locations are Yosemite Avenue at McKee Avenue; Loughborough Drive at Olive Avenue; Yosemite Avenue at Perch Lane; and Ironstone Drive at "M" Street.
These intersections are currently equipped with a Solo camera system. Project scope also includes the removal and salvaging of the Solo camera system to re...
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