FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Final Acceptance of the Alder Middle School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project (Bid No. SB-146-DE-23)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept as complete the work performed by All American Asphalt for the Alder Middle School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project (#37603367).
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
On September 12, 2023, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder (All American Asphalt) in the amount of $2,639,021.00 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $263,902.10 for the Alder Middle School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project (#37603367). The improvements for the Alder Middle School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project consisted of constructing missing sidewalk, curb and gutter, and minor street improvements along the east side of Alder Avenue from Miller Avenue to Fairview Drive, south side of Miller Avenue between Alder Avenue and Laurel Avenue, and the west side of Laurel Avenue from Miller Avenue to Raymond Court. The project ultimately closed sidewalk gaps for pedestrian traffic within the residential community, linking them to Alder Middle School.
All American Asphalt completed the construction of the project on December 16, 2024. The project was successfully completed for the final contract amount of $2,620,286.30, a decrease of 0.71% from the original contract amount of $2,639,021.00 and $282,636.80 under the total authorized budget. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of the action to accept the construction of the Alder Middle School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project (#37603367) as complete, the City will take over the operation and maintenance of this public infrastructure. Appropriate funding for the maintenance work is included in the FY 2024-25 budget under the Public Works & Engineering Department, Utilities and Streets Division.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.