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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-10; City Council; ; Adopt a Resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Trails Roadway Crossings, Project No. 6060CA Review 85 40c.CAR.%CITY COUNCILti°Staff Report 04ttFose Meeting Date:Jan.10, 2017 To:Mayor and City Council From:Kevin Crawford, City Manageet Staff Contact:Emad Elias, Assistant Engineer emad.elias@carlsbadca.gov Subject:Adopt a Resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Trails Roadway Crossings, Project No. 6060. Recommended Action Adopt a Resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Trails Roadway Crossings, Project No. 6060. Executive Summary This project will provide trails connectivity improvements consistent with the Carlsbad Active Transportation Strategy (CATS) and in coordination with the trails system at two locations within the City of Carlsbad. Discussion This project consists of similar improvements at two different locations.The first location is the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive and Victoria Avenue.The scope of work at this location includes reconstructing curb ramps to current accessibility standards, and installing high visibility crosswalks with signage and a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) across Carlsbad Village Drive.The second location is crossing Cadencia Street along the Old Rancho Santa Fe Road trail alignment. The scope of work at this location includes reconstructing driveways to satisfy current accessibility standards, and installing a high visibility crosswalk with proper signage and marking. Implementing the improvements mentioned above aligns with the Community Vision of:1) Access to recreation and active, healthy lifestyles, and 2) Walking, biking, public transportation and connectivity. Fiscal Analysis The estimated construction cost for the project is shown in the following table: TRAILS ROADWAY CROSSINGS, PROJECT NO. 6060 Construction Contract $188,610 Construction Contingency (10%)$18,862 Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing (15%)$28,292 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS $235,764 Current Appropriation —Gas Tax $376,948 Current Year Expenditures/Encumbrances —Gas Tax $80,275 TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR PROJECT NO. 6060 $296,673 ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION NEEDED $0 Sufficient Gas Tax funds have been appropriated for the completion of the Trails Roadway Crossings, Project No. 6060. Next Steps A construction contract Request for Bids will be advertised.Responses will be evaluated and the lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be identified by city staff.Staff will then return to City Council with a recommendation to award the contract to the identified bidder. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)—minor alteration of existing facilities including streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities involving negligible or no expansion. Public Notification None required. Exhibits 1.Resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Trails Roadway Crossings, Project No. 6060. EXHIBIT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE TRAILS ROADWAY CROSSINGS, PROJECT NO. 6060 WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,California,has determined it necessary, desirable,and in the public interest to provide trails connectivity consistent with the Carlsbad Active Transportation Strategy (CATS) and in coordination with the trails system; and WHEREAS,the plans,specifications and contract documents for furnishing of all labor, materials,tools,equipment, transportation, and other expenses necessary or incidental to the Trails Roadway Crossings, Project No. 6060, have been prepared and are on file in the Public Works Department of the City of Carlsbad and are incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS,the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c); and WHEREAS,sufficient funds are available for completion of the project. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.That the plans, specifications and contract documents for the Trails Roadway Crossings, Project No. 6060 are hereby approved. 3.The City Clerk of the City of Carlsbad is hereby authorized and directed to publish,in accordance with State law,a notice to contractors inviting bids for the construction of the Trails Roadway Crossings, Project No. 6060, in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents referred to herein. EXHIBIT 1 PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 10th day of January, 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES:M. Hall,K.Blackburn, M. Schumacher,C.Schumacher, M. Packard. NOES:None. ABSENT:None. / MATT ALL,Mayor BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) Noo.S..... NN.N/II"iii100‘