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RTC#03-043

February 4, 2003

SUBJECT:

Award of Bid #F0211-43 for Tasman Light Rail Pedestrian Access Improvements

REPORT IN BRIEF

Approval is requested for the award of a contract to Sposeto Engineering, Inc., of Union City for pedestrian access improvements to the Tasman Light Rail for the Department of Public Works Project Administration Section (Project #ST-01/03-03).

BACKGROUND

The scope of work for this project consists of pedestrian access improvements, including sidewalks, driveways, handicap ramps, curbs and irrigation/landscaping work around the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Light Rail System along Borregas, Crossman and Fair Oaks Avenues and Tasman Drive.

DISCUSSION

Bid specifications were prepared by Public Works and Purchasing staff. The Notice Inviting Bids was published in The Sun on November 20, 2002. The bid package was distributed to Bay Area Builders Exchanges and broadcast to potential contractors through the DemandStar by Onvia public procurement network. Twenty contractors requested bid documents. Sealed bids were publicly opened on December 18, 2002.

Five responsive bids were received.

Bidders

Base Bid

Engineer's Estimate

$389,320

Sposeto Engineering, Inc., of Union City

$362,655

George Bianchi Construction, Inc., of San Jose

$394,879

Golden Bay Construction, Inc., of San Carlos

$422,231

Joseph J. Albanese, Inc., of Santa Clara

$448,381

JJR Construction, Inc., of San Mateo

$529,793

Staff recommends acceptance of the base bid only from Sposeto Engineering, Inc., the lowest 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.

FISCAL IMPACT

Project costs include:

Construction

$362,655

Contingency (15% of construction costs)

$54,398

Total cost

$417,053

Funds are available in Public Works Capital Project #821620 - Sidewalk Improvements Near Tasman Light Rail Transit. The FY 02/03 project budget is $526,647 and is funded by a TEA-21 grant ($500,000) and City gas tax monies ($26,647).

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Council:

1.

Award a contract in the amount of $362,655 to Sposeto Engineering, Inc., for the Tasman Light Rail Pedestrian Access Improvements Project; and

2.

Approve a contingency in the amount of $54,398

Prepared by:
Elaine Wesely
Purchasing Officer

Reviewed by:
Mary J. Bradley
Director, Finance

Marvin Rose
Director, Public Works

Approved by:
Robert S. LaSala
City Manager

Attachments

A.

Draft Contract

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