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BACKGROUND The existing trail that runs along the south side of Valley Avenue between Sunol Boulevard and the Alameda County Transportation Corridor is a route for children attending Hearst Elementary and Pleasanton Middle School on Case Avenue. The existing trail, approximately 950 feet in length, runs between Richert Lumber and the creek. It has been losing half of its northern edge due to soil erosion into the adjacent creek. This bank failure created tripping concerns that were immediately addressed by the installation of temporary fencing that diverts users away from the failed bank. This temporary measure narrowed the existing trail to approximately six feet wide at some locations and creates concern for its heavy use. Repairing the existing trail would require the installation of a retaining wall, multi-agency environmental coordination, and possible mitigations; a lengthy permitting process; disrupt service while being repaired; and would cost more than the construction of a new trail. This project was reviewed and approved by the Bike and Pedestrian Committee on September 24, 2012. This project will construct an eight-foot wide pedestrian pathway on the opposite side of the creek (north side) where it will not be impacted by the soil erosion issue and will also involve removal and replacement of three trees, irrigation adjustments, and installation of fencing. Once the new pathway is completed, the old trail will be closed off by removing the asphalt concrete and fencing off the area. In addition to addressing the soils issue, the new trail will be more convenient for children going to and from school. DISCUSSION Bids Sealed bids for this project were opened on March 25, 2013. A total of six bids were received ranging from $79,500 to $117,132 (see Attachment 1, Bid Summary). The low base bid amount is approximately 9% lower than the engineer's estimate of$90,000. The low bid of $79,500 was received from A-1 Septic Tank Service, Inc. of Hayward, California. All bid documents were found to be in order and past work performed by this contractor was verified to be satisfactory. Staff is recommending award of the construction contract to A-1 Septic Tank Service, Inc. Required soils testing will be performed by ENGEO Incorporated of San Ramon, California (in accordance with the terms of its existing on-call contract) for a not-to- exceed amount of$6,400. Budget A funding and estimated expenditure summary is presented in Attachment 2. Page 2 of 3