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ITEM #13 CITY OF COLTON - AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., PW DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE REQUEST TO SOLICIT PUBLIC BIDS FOR THE SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL PROJECT. DATE: JUNE 8, 2006 BACKGROUND: The Safe Route to School Program is a State funded project intended to promote safety for children as they walk, ride, and commute to and from school. In addition to increasing children's safety, this Project will also reduce traffic congestion around schools, enhance safety for the surrounding neighborhood, increase pedestrian safety and increase motorist safety. The Safe Route School Project (FY 02-03 Grant) is part of CIP (Capital Improvement Program) and located in the vicinity of Grant Elementary School, specifically along Terrace Avenue and Olive Street. The scope of the Project includes installation of. missing concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, handicap ramp, cross gutter, crosswalk marking and an eighteen inch concrete gutter along the north side of Olive Street to enhance drainage surface flow. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: On May 12, 2006, the City of Colton received the Letter of Allocation from Caltrans to proceed with the Project. Engineering staff prepared the plans, specifications, and estimate for this Project and is ready for the bidding process. During this time, every attempt will be made by the Public Works/Engineering staff to ensure a wide range of potential bidders are reached by the advertising process. The City will advertise in local newspapers and `plan houses' where contractors can view the Project's plans, specifications and documents; this is the process depicted by the City's purchasing ordinance 0-12-03, Section 3.08.090 (d) and 3.08.090 (e).