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Item #18 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 1, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER @ SUBJECT: APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VALLEY BOULEVARD MEDIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 324,000, TO GMC ENGINEERING, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER DATE: JUNE 23, 2003 BACKGROUND: The proposed project site is along Valley Blvd. between Rancho Avenue and 3rd Street. The Colton High School fronts the northerly side of Valley Blvd. With traffic volume increasing and with the establishment of a fastfood chain in the area, it is necessary to construct this center median to direct students and other pedestrian to cross at signalized controlled intersections. The scope of work for the project includes asphalt paving, construction of medians with stamped concrete on each end, a five foot high decorative fencing along the center of median, installation of median landscaping and irrigation, concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveways, handicapped ramps, miscellaneous electrical works, and pavement striping and markings. On May 6, 2003, the City Council approved the resolution appropriating funds and authorized the request to solicit public bids for this project. The advertisement for public bidding began on May 19, 2003 and the bid opening was conducted on June 23, 2003. Staff received formal proposals from three (3) firms, with their corresponding bid amount as follows: 1. GMC Engineering, Inc. $ 324,000.00 2. Laird Construction Co., Inc. $ 336,633.00 3. Hillcrest Contracting $ 369,342.40 ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Upon review, City staff found that GMC Engineering, Inc., is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $324,000. On May 6, 2003, the City Council approved a resolution