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BACKGROUND The Annual Curb and Gutter Replacement project consists of removing and replacing curb and gutter to improve drainage flow and removing and replacing damaged sidewalks that are potential tripping hazards. It also includes the installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps for accessibility. The locations are coordinated with this year's annual street resurfacing program (see Attachment 1 for project locations). This project consists of removing and replacing 351 SF of sidewalk that presents potential tripping hazards, 803 LF of curb and gutter that has cracks and drainage problems, and installing 74 new intersection ramps for ADA accessibility. DISCUSSION Bids The engineer's estimate for the project was calculated at $235,000. Sealed bids were opened on March 12, 2014. Seven bids were received that ranged from $208,573.00 to $391,456.05 (see Attachment 2). The low bid was received from Breneman, Inc. of Walnut Creek, California. A bid was received from AME Contracting, but was missing a bid schedule, therefore it was considered as non-responsive. The total bid amount from J.J.R. Construction was adjusted from $238,938.04 to $254,711.04 due to a calculation error. This adjustment does not change the order of bids. All other bid documents were found to be in order and past work performed by Breneman, Inc. was verified to be satisfactory. Staff recommends award of the construction contract to Breneman, Inc. Budget Staff recommends that the contingency amount for this project be set at 15% of the construction contract due to potential expansion of project limits caused by defects that may become apparent during the demolition phase. A funding and estimated expenditure summary is included as Attachment 3. Schedule The proposed schedule for the project is as follows: Approval of Plans and Specifications/Award of Contract April 15, 2014 Start of Construction May 2014 End of Construction June 2014 Page 2 of 3