Purpose:

To request Council approval of contract documents and award of a construction contract for Bid Schedule No. 1180 - Sidewalk Repair Project.

Background:

This is the second year of the City's 10-year sidewalk repair program.  This program is designed to repair the sidewalks within two of the City's twenty sections every year.  This year's project provides for repair of concrete improvements within the areas identified on Exhibit A.  Bid Schedule No. 1180 was advertised on April 27 and April 30, 2005. 

Analysis:

A bid opening was conducted on May 17, 2005. Three contractors submitted bids ranging from $496,100 to $564,325, as shown on Exhibit B.  Olivas Valdez, Inc. of Covina, California, submitted the lowest bid of $496,100, which is 4.6 percent below the engineer�s estimate of $520,000.  This contractor has previously performed work similar to the scope of work in this project for the City of Burbank with satisfactory results.

Construction of this project is planned to occur between August and October, 2005. An environmental review categorized this project as exempt by Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301(c).

Fiscal Impact:

Sufficient funding for this project is available in Account No. 370-PW21A-70002-0000-14548.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that Council adopt the proposed resolution approving the contract documents and awarding a construction contract to Olivas Valdez, Inc., for Bid Schedule No. 1180, Sidewalk Repair Project.

Attachment:  Exhibits A, B

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