HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - PROJ T1011 BIKE LANES (2)Agenda Item: 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
DATE: January 25, 2011
SUBJECT: VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL CENTER BIKE LANES, PROJECT
T1011 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Valencia Industrial Center Bike
Lanes, Project T1011, and award the contract to Sterndahl Enterprises in the amount of
$112,995, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $16,950, for a total contract amount
not to exceed $129,945.
2. Transfer $11,000 from Expenditure Account M0067233-5161.001 to Expenditure Account
T1011233-5161.001.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
The Valencia Industrial Center Bike Lanes, Project T1011, will restripe and add signage to
Avenue Scott between Rye Canyon Road and Avenue Rockefeller, Avenue Stanford between
Vanderbilt Way and Avenue Scott, and Vanderbilt Way to accommodate bicycle lanes. Bicycle
detection will also be added at signalized intersections. The project will improve traffic flow and
provide a designated path of travel for bicyclists. This project is consistent with the City's
adopted Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, making bicycling more convenient and building a
comprehensive citywide bicycle network.
Public participation for this project has been extensive and included meeting with the Valley
Industrial Association and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, developing a Web
page on the City's Web site with a feedback mechanism, and sending letters to adjacent property
owners.
The project is 90 percent funded through the Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Account program
with the remaining 10 percent funded through a local match.
An invitation to bid was published,three times (November 21, November 24, and
November 28, 2010), and was noticed on the City's Web site. Plans and specifications were also
sent to area plan rooms. Two responsive bids were submitted to the City and opened by
Purchasing on December 21, 2010. The results are shown below:
Company Location Bid Amount
Sterndahl Enterprises Sun Valley, CA $112,995
PCI Long Beach, CA $149,865
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Sterndahl Enterprises, the lowest responsive bid.
This contractor possesses a valid state contractor's license and is in good standing with the
Contractors State License Board. The contractor's bid has been reviewed for accuracy and
conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds in the amount of $116,167 are currently budgeted in Expenditure Account
T1011259-5161.001 and matching funds of $5,225 are currently budgeted in Expenditure
Account T1011233-5161.001. The requested transfer of $11,000 from Account
M0067233-5161.001 to T1011233-5161.001 will adequately provide for all anticipated project
costs.
ATTACHMENTS
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