AR 050807 Construction Agreement/Olivas Valdez, Inc.

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ITEM #1 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 8, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., PW DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR LAUREL ST./PAUL J. ROGERS ELEM. SCHOOL AND HILLCREST AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT TO OLIVAS VALDES, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $334,120.50. DATE: APRIL 25, 2007 BACKGROUND: Laurel Street/Dr. Paul J. Rogers Elementary School Dr. Paul Rogers Elementary School is located at 955 W. Laurel Street in northwest Colton, adjacent to Elizabeth Davis Park. The south side of Laurel Street, where the school is located, is within the City's sphere of influence. City and County staff agreed that new sidewalk and handicap ramp improvements are needed in this area. During October 2005, the City of Colton submitted a grant proposal for improvements to Dr. Paul J. Rogers Elementary School that would minimize unsafe paths to school for the children and their parents. On November 1, 2005, the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors awarded the City of Colton $500,000 for the improvements at Dr. Paul Rogers Elementary School. The Agreement with the County for this Grant was accepted and approved by the City Council on July 18, 2006. Of the awarded amount, $300,000 was earmarked for installation of missing curb, gutter, sidewalk, and handicap ramps. The remaining funds from the awarded grant were set aside for school and pedestrian safety improvements. Having completed the plans and specifications for the Laurel Street Improvement Project and Lytle Creek Channel Improvement Project staff requested approval from Council to solicit bids for these two projects. On March 6, 2007, Council authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction of these two projects. The scope of work correspondent to the Laurel Street Improvement Project includes installation of- missing £missing concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, drive approach, and handicap ramps. The project limits are as follows and shown in Exhibit A: Laurel Street — Teresa Avenue to Rancho Avenue. Latham Street — Laurel Street to Long Beach Drive. Grand Avenue — Stevenson Street to Long Beach Drive. 7/10/03 City Clerk's Office Cb