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BACKGROUND This pedestrian path runs along a suggested route to school and would provide an off street path for both pedestrians and bicyclists to get to the elementary and middle schools located on Case Avenue. The subject project was authorized in the 2008/2009 Capital Improvement Program. The project consists of removal and disposal of existing fence, bollards, and gates, and construction of a 700 foot asphalt concrete paved pedestrian /bicycle path along the south side of Valley Avenue between Case Avenue and Sunol Boulevard. Bids Sealed bids for this project were opened on June 30, 2009. There were a total of twelve (12) bids received with bid amounts ranging between $45,955 and $87,295 (see Attachment 2). The engineer's estimate for this project was $70,000. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by the apparent low bidder, Soto Brothers Paving Company, Inc., and found it to be in order. Past work performed by this contractor was also verified to be satisfactory. Staff recommends award of the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Soto Brothers Paving Company, Inc. Budget Project funding and estimated expenditures are presented in Attachment 3 to this report. Staff is recommending a 20% project contingency ($9,200) in order to accommodate other necessary adjustments that may conflict with the construction of the project. Schedule The proposed schedule for the subject project is as follows: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Award of Contract: July 21, 2009 Start of Construction: August 2009 End of Construction: September 2009 Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approv by: FA 04— 1 Brian Dolan David P. Culver Nelson Fialho Director Finance Director City Manager Of Community Development Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Bid Summary 3. Funding and Estimated Expenditures Summary 4. Contract Page 2 of 2