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HomeMy WebLinkAbout- - Safe Route 2 School Gisler Ave - 11/15/2011CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2011 ITEM NUMBER: SUBJECT: SAFE ROUTE 2 SCHOOL (SR2S) GISLER AVENUE IN -PAVEMENT FLASHING CROSSWALK PROJECT DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2011 FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION PRESENTATION BY: ERNESTO MUNOZ, INTERIM DIRECTOR, PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FARIBA FAZELI, INTERIM CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-5335 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Accept the work performed by Republic ITS and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. 2. Accept the work performed by M.J. Jurado Equipment Rental, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. BACKGROUND: Due to the specialized nature of the construction of an illuminated crosswalk with decorative hardscape and landscape, and the relatively small contract amount, the project was performed under two separate small contracts: electrical and civil work. The electrical contract was awarded on August 9, 2011 to Republic ITS, 1266 N. La Loma Circle, Anaheim, CA 92806 in the amount of $35,000.00. The civil work was awarded under separate contract on August 9, 2011 to M.J. Jurado Equipment Rental, Inc. 726 S. Sherrill Street, Anaheim, CA 92804 in the amount of $29,700.00 The work performed by Republic ITS consisted of the installation of a City -furnished illuminated crosswalk system on Gisler Avenue between California Street and Iowa Street. The scope of work also included installation of two City -furnished mast -arm poles with flashers, flashing beacons, conduit and conductors, crosswalk controller system, and electrical service cabinet assembly. The scope of work performed by M.J. Jurado Equipment Rental, Inc. included construction of hardscape and landscape improvements including median islands, curb & gutter, sidewalk, handicap ramps, inter- locking pavers and decorative concrete crosswalk. Before Installation After Installation ANALYSIS: The required work was completed on September 1, 2011 to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The final contract costs amounted to $64,700.00. As of this date, there are no Stop Notices filed against the monies due to Republic ITS and M.J. Jurado Equipment Rental, Inc. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: There were no alternatives considered for this item. FISCAL REVIEW: These contracts were funded entirely from Air Quality Management District (AQMD) funds. LEGAL REVIEW: There is no legal review required on this item. CONCLUSION: The Safe Route to School (SR2S) Illuminated Crosswalk Project has been completed. It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion. FARIBA FAZELI Interim City Engineer DISTRIBUTION Chief Executive Officer Transportation Manager City Attorney City Clerk Staff File ERNESTO MUNOZ, Interim Director Public Services Department E