As part of the Department of Public Works’ routine street maintenance program, Bernardo Avenue, from El Camino Real to Fremont Avenue, is scheduled for the installation of asphalt concrete and deep-lift pavement this year.

Historically, work of this type is outsourced through a competitive bidding process.

Bid specifications were prepared by Public Works and Purchasing Staff. The Notice Inviting Bids was published in The Sun on February 9, 2000; and the bid package was distributed to Bay Area Builders Exchanges. In addition, direct notice was given to nineteen local contractors who are included on the Purchasing Division bidders list for this type of work.

Sealed bids were received and publicly opened on February 23, 2000. Seven responsive bids were received.

Total Bid

Staff recommends acceptance of the bid from El Camino Paving, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

A determination was made that this project will have no significant effect on the environment in accordance with CEQA guidelines for categorically exempt projects.

Project cost includes:

The project design was done in-house.

Funds for this project are available in Public Works Account #112010.

It is recommended that Council award a contract in an amount not to exceed $250,617 (bid amount of $215,617 plus contingency of $35,000) to El Camino Paving, Inc., of Mountain View to install asphalt concrete overlay on Bernardo Avenue.

Prepared by:

Elaine Wesely
Purchasing Officer

Reviewed by:

Mary Bradley
Director of Finance

Reviewed by:

Marvin Rose,
Director of Public Works

Approved by:

Robert S. LaSala
City Manager