HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1994, C-1 - CDBG CURB RAMP PROJECT (SPECIFICATION NO. 94-27) r ITEM NUMBER:
citySan Luis OBIS O 12-6-94
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM: Michael D. McCluskey, Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Gerald W. Kenny, Supervising Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: CDBG Curb Ramp Project (Specification No. 9427)
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Approve plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids. Authorize the
CAO to award a contract to the lowest bidder-if within the Engineer's Estimate.
DISCUSSION:
On April 12, 1994 the City Council approved various HUD Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) requests, including $60,000 for curb ramps in sidewalks. The grant was
subsequently approved by HUD under a master agreement with the County. A sub-
recipient agreement between the County and the City has been prepared and will be
executed prior to award of a contract.
A priority list of 72 potential ramp locations at 28 intersections throughout the City was
compiled,based on criteria to accommodate pedestrian access to the central business district
from the "Old Town" area, Senior Center, senior housing facilities and along arterial streets.
(See 412-94 agenda report) This project provides for a "base bid" of 29 top priority ramp
locations. Six (6) other locations are listed as "additive alternates", to be included in the
contract if the $ 60,000 budget (including contingencies) allows it.
The low bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Due to federal funding,
provisions for "Disavantaged Business Enterprises" (DBE) and the Davis-Bacon Act must
be.incorporated into the specifications. Although staff believes the specifications meet those
requirements, they are being reviewed by County staff responsible directly to HUD for
administration of the master agreement. Any necessary changes would be made prior to
advertising for bids.
If the lowest responsible bid,plus contingencies, exceeds the budget, the contract would be
modified by deletion of certain ramps to bring the project within budget. Also, if during
construction it appears that contingencies would exceed the amount available, staff would
delete ramps from the contract to stay within the budget. The intent is to maximize the
number of ramps installed. Staff design and inspection costs are not being charged to the
project
Historic granite curbs that are removed will be salvaged and will be available for other City
projects.
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CDBG Curb Ramps (Spec. 9427)
Meeting of December 6, 1994
Page Two
CONCURRENCES:
The Community Development Director concurs with the recommended action. A
categorical exemption for this project has been filed with the County in accordance with
CEQA requirements. In addition, due to federal funding, the required NEPA evaluation
has been completed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Engineer's Estimate $ 57,300 (includes 6 additive alternates)
Contingencies 2.700
Total $ 60,000
$60,000 was appropriated for this project in the 1994/95 approved budget. (See page E-4
under "Removal of Architectural Barriers - Streets").
Attachments: Plans/Specifications (in Council Office)
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