Report Prepared by: John Ainsworth, Temporary Senior Engineer, Engineering Dept.
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Avison Construction, Inc. for the ATP045 Multi-Use Pathway Crossing Hwy 59 and BNSF RR Project No. 115047
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $346,548.00 for the multi-use pathway crossing along Hwy 59 at BNSF RR.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the ATP045 Multi-Use Pathway Crossing Hwy 59 and BNSF RR Project No. 115047 to Avison Construction, Inc., in the amount of $346,548.00; and 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.
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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 construction of a concrete multi-use pathway (or Bikeway), curb and gutter, grind and overlay existing pavement, construct new roadway, restripe roadway, and replace traffic loop detectors on State Highway 59 at the BNSF railroad crossing. The work will take place within the State right-of-way and the City right-of-way. All work to be done on the BNSF railroad facilities or tracks shall be done by BNSF personnel.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on March 15, 2018, with...
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