REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award of Contract to Spencon Construction, Inc. for the Concrete Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter and Driveway Approaches 2021 Project (PW21-07), Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption, and Approve Budget Modification No. 7
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to award a construction contract in the amount of $655,993 to Spencon Construction, Inc. of San Ramon for Concrete Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter and Driveway Approaches 2021 Project (Public Works Project No. ST-21-01), approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $65,599, and approve Budget Modification No. 7.
EXISTING POLICY
Section 1309 of the City Charter requires public works construction contracts be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Pursuant to Section 2.09.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, City Council approval is required for public works contracts exceeding $250,000 in any one transaction.
Pursuant to Sunnyvale Charter Section 1305, at any meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by affirmative votes of at least four members so as to authorize the transfer of unused balances appropriated for one purpose to another, or to appropriate available revenue not included in the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), minor alteration of existing facilities, mechanical equipment, highways and streets involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Project 829400 - (Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Replacement) provides annual funding for the replacement of damaged or raised sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveway approaches, and for tree and stump removal when necessary throughout the City. Locations requiring repair or replacement are generally identified by residents and the...
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