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now agreed to a new alignment, readjusting the lane widths and bike lane widths, which will relocate all the proposed designed curb and gutter locations and expand the limits of the improvements necessary to make the lane transitions to the intersection. Quincy is in the process of completing an updated DSDD to be submitted to Caltrans. Upon approval of the DSDD, the redesign of the plans and specifications will resume. Waiting for the DSDD approval by Caltrans will likely delay the project a several months, but due to the numerous changes requested by Caltrans after previously signaling approval of the design concept, it is thought to be the most prudent to accept the delay and wait for official DSDD approval before proceeding with the final design. The additional fees to be paid to Quincy cover the cost of the numerous iterations of alignments and time spent working to meet the varying Caltrans comments to date, cover the cost of re -design and preparation of new plans, as well as cover the cost of the preparing the DSDD. Based on the new alignment, that also expands the limits of construction to the south, the new plans will also require detailing of additional curb and gutter, additional signal and lighting work, survey work, and potholing. In addition, the Quincy work will also include a vibration study and monitoring for the building at 6111 Johnson Court, where the improvements will be 4 feet from the existing building. The work has been added due to concerns raised by the building owner when staff met with him regarding the project and its proximity to the building. It is expected that the vibration study and monitoring will show the project does not exacerbate existing conditions. The study will likely be useful to satisfy the building owner's concerns, but also it may also be helpful in determining construction methods when working in close proximity to the building. Budget The current Capital Improvement Program budget includes $2.78 million to fund the design and construction of the Hopyard Road and Owens Drive Intersection Improvements, CIP No. 15525. The total design costs for this project will be $310,127, which includes the original contract amount, this amendment, and previous task authorizations charged to the project budget. The total cost of the project (design and construction) is estimated at $3 million based on the expanded intersection, leaving a potential project shortfall of $220,000. This will require an additional budget allocation prior to construction. However, the shortfall is currently an estimate, so a budget change is not requested at this time. Staff recommends submitting the DSDD, obtaining Caltrans approval, proceeding with the design and construction documents, obtaining Caltrans permits, and bidding the project. The project will then be presented to City Council with a recommendation to award and include a budget adjustment, if necessary, based upon the actual low bid received for the work. Page 3 of 4