Purpose

To request Council approval of contract documents and award of a construction contract for Bid Schedule No. 1222, Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project.

Background

The City has received grant funds from the California Department of Transportation to construct sidewalks on Lamer Street as a part of the Safe Routes to School Program Cycle Six.  This program provides for the repair of damaged sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveways, as well as new sidewalk construction.  The location of this project is Lamer Street between Magnolia Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard as identified on Exhibit A.  Bid Schedule No. 1222 was advertised on October 21 and 25, 2006.

Analysis:

A bid opening was held on November 7, 2006, and four (4) contractors submitted bids ranging from $117,190.00 to $213,035.90 (Exhibit B).

KALBAN, Inc. of Sun Valley California submitted the lowest bid of $117,190.00, which is 2.2 percent below the engineer�s estimate of $119,800.00. This contractor has previously performed work similar to the scope of work in this project for the City of Burbank with satisfactory results.

An environmental review categorized this project as exempt by Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15304(h).

Construction of this project is planned to start in January 2007 and be completed by the end of February 2007. 

Fiscal Impact:

Sufficient funding for this project is available in Account No. 105.CD33A.70002.0000.16981 (Safe Routes to School Project).

Recommendation

Staff recommends that Council adopt the proposed resolution approving the contract documents and awarding a construction contract to KALBAN Inc. for Bid Schedule No. 1222, Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project.

Attachments:  Exhibits A and B

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