REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award of Bid No. PW15-10 for ADA Curb Ramps Installation CDBG - 2015 and Finding of CEQA Categorical Exemption
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to award a construction contract in the amount of $178,100 to Trident Contractors, Inc. of Daly City for Curb Ramps Installation CDBG - 2015 (Public Works Project No. ST-14/08-15). Approval is also requested for an approximate 25% construction contingency in the amount of $45,110 in order to utilize all available grant funding.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination for this project is a categorical exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(c) and (d) for restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged sidewalks, gutters and similar facilities.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Capital Project 830270 (ADA Curb Retrofit (CDBG)) provides Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds to accelerate curb ramp construction to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. City survey teams have visited and documented various ramp locations. Ramp installation is prioritized to provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people. This project will provide for the installation of approximately 60 ADA compliant curb retrofits across the City.
This project was bid as follows:
Bid Notice: Advertised in The Sun on October 10, 2014;
Posted to 18 Bay Area Builder's Exchanges;
Posted on Onvia Demandstar public procurement network; and
Published on the City's website.
Bid Response: 15 contractors requested bid documents.
Bid Results: Sealed bids were publicly opened on October 29, 2014;
Six responsive bids were received.
The lowest responsive and responsible bid was from Trident Contractors, Inc. of Daly City in the amount of $178,100. The Bid Summary is attached. Sta...
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