FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Final Acceptance of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements Project on Ramona, Alder, Locust Avenue Project [Federal ID No. ATPSB1L-5307(027)] (Bid No. SB-67-DE-23)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept as complete the work performed by Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements Project on Ramona, Alder, Locust Avenue Project (#37603339).
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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.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
DISCUSSION:
On September 12, 2023, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder (Riverside Construction Company, Inc.) in the amount of $4,218,475.00 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $421,847.50 for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements Project on Ramona, Alder, Locust Avenue Project (#37603339). The improvements consisted of installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA curb ramps, traffic signs, and bike lanes where none existed on the three segments.
Riverside Construction Company, Inc. completed the construction of the project on March 27, 2025. The project was successfully completed for the final contract amount of $4,297,800.01, an increase of 1.88% from the original contract amount of $4,218,475.00 and $342,522.49 under the total authorized budget. All work have been completed to the satisfaction of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of the action to accept the construction of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements Project on Ramona, Alder, Locust Avenue Project (#37603339) 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.