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THE CITY OF 5 "' CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pL£ASANTONo May 1, 2012 Community Development Engineering Division TITLE: APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, REVIEW BIDS, AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO JJR CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,598 FOR THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND INTERSECTION RAMP INSTALLATIONS PROJECT, CIP NO. 115005 SUMMARY Bids have been received for the Annual Sidewalk and Intersection Ramp Installations project, CIP No. 115005. Staff is recommending award of the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, JJR Construction, Inc. in the amount of $83,598. This work will consist of removing and replacing damaged concrete sidewalk, modifying pork chop islands for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility, installing new intersection ramps, and repairing curb and gutter. Work will also include installation of four pedestrian push-buttons in pork chop islands. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the plans and specifications for this project. 2. Review the bids received and award the construction contract for the project to JJR Construction, Inc. of San Mateo, California, in the amount of$83,598. 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the above construction contract. 4. Authorize the Director of Community Development to approve and execute contract change orders for a contingency amount not to exceed $16,720 (20% of the construction contract), for any necessary related project work. FINANCIAL STATEMENT This project is part of an ongoing annual program that replaces and upgrades existing infrastructure and will reduce future maintenance costs. Funding for this project will be provided by the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project, Annual Sidewalk and Intersection Ramp Installations, CIP No. 115005. A summary of funding and estimated expenditures is presented in Attachment 3.