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19 82 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
` CITY COUNCIL File #600-35
DATE: November 18, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work— Contract No. 14-01, Crosswalk Improvements at Amador
Valley Boulevard (Between Regional Street and Starward Drive)
Prepared by William Lai, Public Works Technician 11
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Contract No. 14-01 (CIP ST1413) installed pedestrian activated flashing beacons, constructed
center median and driveway improvements, and improved signing and striping to increase
pedestrian and vehicle safety at the mid-block crosswalk on Amador Valley Boulevard.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
On May 6, 2014, the City Council awarded Contract No. 14-01 to Tennyson Electric Inc. with a
base bid of $155,530 and authorized the City Manager to approve Change Orders for the
project up to a contingency amount of $15,000 bringing the total approved budget for
improvements to $170,530. The actual cost to complete the work was $161,480.
Approved
Funding Source Budget for Actual
Improvements'
Transportation Development $142,000 $142,000
Act-Article 3 Fund 2203
Measure B Bike and
Pedestrian $24,270 $19,480
Fund 2205
Measure B Local Streets $4,260 $0
and Roads Fund 2204
TOTAL: $ 170,530 $161,480
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Accept Improvements under Contract No. 14-01,
Crosswalk Improvements at Amador Valley Boulevard (Between Regional Street and Starward
Drive), and release retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims.
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Public Works Director Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
On May 6, 2014, the City Council awarded Contract 14-01, Crosswalk Improvements at Amador
Valley Boulevard (Between Regional Street and Starward Drive) to Tennyson Electric Inc. with a
low bid of $155,530. Construction of the project started in August 2014 and was completed in
September 2014.
Improvements included:
• Installation of four sets of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) designed to
raise the awareness level of drivers to the presence of pedestrians in the crosswalk.
• Construction of a center median, providing a refuge area for pedestrians as well as
improving traffic circulation near the crosswalk.
• Modification of adjacent driveways to increase pedestrian accessibility.
• Installation of new traffic markings and signs to warn drivers and pedestrians of potential
hazards.
Staff has received a few inquiries regarding the change of traffic access due to the construction
of the center median. Most of these inquiries were related to the inconvenience of learning a
new route to access businesses. Staff has been working with merchants and residents to
address these concerns by providing information on alternative routes to change these long-
term driving habits. The traffic analysis produced by traffic engineering firm Fehr & Peers
concluded that this project would not cause significant traffic congestion in the area due to the
presence of alternate routes.
A location map of the project is included as Attachment 1 and pictures of the project are
included as part of Attachment 2.
Staff has reviewed the work performed under this contract and has determined that the work is
satisfactory and complete. The required retention amount (five percent) is currently being held
and will be released after 35 days should the City Council approve staff's recommendation.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map
2. Project Pictures
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