Purpose:

To request Council approval of contract documents and award of a construction contract for Bid Schedule No. 1193 - Oak Street and Bel Aire Drive Improvement Project.

Background:

This project provides for street resurfacing, removal and reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways, and new sidewalk construction.  By using rubberized asphalt, the City will be recycling approximately 1,167 used tires.  The locations are shown on Exhibit A.  The project was advertised on July 6 and July 9, 2005.

Analysis:

On July 26, 2005, 2 contractors submitted bids ranging from $718,175 to $729,400, as shown on Exhibit B.  KALBAN Inc. of Sun Valley, California, submitted the lowest bid, 4.2 percent below the engineer�s estimate of $750,000.  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 September and November, 2005. An environmental review categorized this project as exempt by Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301(c).

Fiscal Impact:

The total amount for this project is $718,175.00. Sufficient funding is available in Project No. 13757.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the Council adopt the proposed resolution approving the contract documents and awarding a construction contract to KALBAN Inc., for Bid Schedule No. 1193, Oak Street and Bel Aire Drive Improvement Project.

Attachment:  Exhibits A, B

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