Report Prepared by: Joe Cardoso, PLS, City Surveyor, Engineering Division
Title
SUBJECT: Award Bid and Approve an Agreement in the Amount of $798,955 with Avison Construction, Inc., for City Project No. 111066 for the CML-5085(029) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Westerly Bike Path Connection
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a bid and approving an Agreement in the amount of $798,955 with Avison Construction, Inc. for the construction of a concrete bicycle path near the intersection of Highway 59 and Buena Vista Drive and the installation of a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Black Rascal Creek.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding a bid and approving an Agreement with Avison Construction, Inc. in the amount of $798,955 for City Project No. 111066, the CML-5085(029) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Westerly Bike Path Connection Project; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and to approve change orders not to exceed $79,895.50 (10% of the project cost.)
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Reject all bids and direct Staff to rebid the project; or,
3. 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 2018-19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done will occur adjacent to Black Rascal Creek near the intersections of State Route Highway 59 and Buena Vista Drive. The work will consists, in general, of the removal of existing asphalt and concrete bike paths, the construction of a new concrete bike path, subgrade preparation, clearing and grubbing, the installation of a new 90-foot truss bridge, railings, and signs; tree removal and planting of new trees.
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