REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Award of Contract for the Pruneridge Avenue-Lawrence Expressway Bicycle Lane Improvements Project (CE 17-18-09)
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
Currently, a gap exists in the bicycle lanes on Pruneridge Avenue between Lawrence Expressway and Harvard Avenue (Attachment No. 1). This is primarily due to the road narrowing in this area; the current roadway dimensions are inadequate for a bicycle lane. This project was developed to eliminate the bicycle lane gap by widening the roadway, installing a new five-foot bicycle lane with a two-foot buffer and creating an eastbound left-turn lane on onto Harvard Avenue. City Council approved the concept and a new CIP Pruneridge Avenue-Lawrence Expressway Bicycle Lane Improvements Project on July 11, 2017.
The Project consists of the installation of new pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, storm drain appurtenances, signage, striping, street lighting and other related work.
DISCUSSION
On November 18, 2020, bids for construction of the Project were opened via video conference. Eleven bids were received ranging from $352,175 to $541,122 (Attachment No. 2). The apparent low bid was rejected as non-responsive because the bidder failed to disclose litigation history as required in the bid documents. The second-lowest bid was submitted by ASG Builders in the amount of $364,096, 0.4 percent below the engineer's estimate of $365,460. Staff has reviewed and determined it to be the lowest responsible and responsive bid and staff recommends awarding the contract to ASG Builders.
Construction of the Project is scheduled to be completed by late 2021. This timeframe may be subject to change based on the current issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract includes prevailing wage requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project being considered is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CE...
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