HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-13 - AGENDA REPORTS - BARRIER RAIL VALENCIA AT CREEK (2)AGENDAREPORT
City Manager Approval
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T. Brad Therrien
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: May 13,1997
SUBJECT: VALENCIA BOULEVARD AT CREEKSIDE ROAD BARRIER RAIL
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 71009 - BID AWARD
DEPARTMENT: Building and Engineering Services
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This project will upgrade the existing bridge barrier railing on Valencia Boulevard over the
South Fork of the Santa Clara River (see Exhibit A). The existing substandard metal railing will
be removed and replaced with a concrete bridge barrier rail. The concrete bridge barrier rail
will include the same decorative tile work found on the Magic Mountain Parkway bridge near
San Fernando Road. In addition, crash cushions will be placed in the center median area to
prevent traffic fi-om hitting the flat surface created by the existing concrete bridge railing. The
proposed improvements will increase traffic safety in the area.
As directed by the City Council at the February 25, 1997 meeting, staff has investigated
alternatives to the installation of sand -filled crash cushions as originally proposed. The current
design utilizes a crash attenuation system commonly used by Caltrans on its freeways (see
Exhibit B). There is an additional cost of approximately $16,800.00. However, this method is
more effective from a safety point of view, easier to maintain, and more aesthetically pleasing.
To further improve the aesthetics around the proposed crash attenuation system, the medians
along Valencia Boulevard will be landscaped by the adjacent property owners as part of the
approval process for the North Valencia Annexation currently being reviewed by staff. It is
expected that this will result. in median improvements and landscaping along Valencia
Boulevard from Creekside Road to the Bouquet Canyon Road junction.
On February 25, 1997, Council authorized the advertisement of the subject project. On April 15,
1997, bids were received by the City Clerk (see Bid Results, Exhibit Q. The Engineer's
Estimate to complete this project is $218,000.00. Budget in the amount of $279,991.00 is
available in Account No. 71009106 for this work.
Staff recommends that the project be awarded to the lowest bidder, Security Paving Company
of Sun Valley. Security Paving Company possesses a State Contractors License and is in good
standing with the State Contractors License Board. The bid of $232,798.50 was reviewed for
accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete. The
references indicated that this contractor has performed work to their satisfaction.
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VALENCIA BOULEVARD AT CREEKSIDE ROAD
PROJECT NO. 71009
May 13, 1997 - Page 2
1. The City Council approve the award of the contract for the Valencia Boulevard at
Creekside Road Barrier Rail Improvements, Project No. 71009, to Security Paving
Company in the amount of $232,798.50 and authorize a ten percent contingency.
2. The City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all documents
relating to this contract.
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Project Location Map, Exhibit A
Crash Attenuation System, Exhibit B
Bid Results, Exhibit C
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EXHIBIT C
COMPANY
LOCATION
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Security Paving Company
Sun Valley, CA
$232,798.50
Excel Paving Company
Long Beach, CA
$242,740.00
Calex Engineering Company
Santa Clarita, CA
$243,396.50
Oberg Contracting Corp.
Simi Valley, CA
$259,952.00
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