HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2010-02-22 #GAGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: February 22, 2010
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: David Carmany, City Manager
FROM: Terrence Belanger, Interim Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES PROJECT NO.
ST1008 -A
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
City Council is asked to approve plans and specifications for Traffic Signal
Upgrades Project No. ST1008 -A and allow staff to solicit bids.
BACKGROUND:
Albert Grover & Associates prepared and submitted a Seal Beach Traffic Signal
System Operational Analysis Report that outlined the needed traffic
improvements in the City. Their recommendations are to replace all 8" signal
heads with 12" at the following locations:
1. Seal Beach Boulevard @ Saint Andrews Drive
2. Seal Beach Boulevard @ Golden Rain Road
3. Lampson Avenue @ Candleberry Avenue
4. Lampson Avenue @ Heather Street
5. Lampson Avenue @ Rose Street
6. Lampson Avenue @ Tulip Street
The original project consisted of signal, signing, and striping improvements
citywide. Staff divided the project into two separate projects; one is Traffic Signal
Upgrades, Project No ST1008 -A and the other is Striping and Signage
Improvements, Project No ST1008 -B. Staff believes that by dividing the project
into two smaller projects, the City will receive cost savings. There are aspects of
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each project which require different licenses. Smaller companies will now be able
to bid on the individual project separate from the other whereas before, only
general license contractor would be able to bid on the project.
The scope of work consists of upgrading 8" signals heads with 12 ". These traffic
improvements on arterials and local roads will enhance traffic efficiency and
conform to the latest California MUTCD.
The plans and specifications have been completed and approved by the City
Engineer and staff is ready to solicit for bids. Plans and specifications are
available for review in the City Engineer's office.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In the 2009/10 Adopted Budget, $50,000 of General Fund money is allocated for
Project No. ST1008, which consist of two projects. The engineer's estimate for
construction on this project is $25,000, $2,500 for inspections and $2,500 for
contingency totaling $30,000. With the current economical situation, staff
anticipates bids coming in below the engineer's estimate. Staff will not exceed
the allocated budget. If bids do come in higher, staff will eliminate items from the
project.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council approve the plans and specifications for
Traffic Signal Upgrades Project No. ST1008 -A and allow the staff to solicit bids.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Terrence Belanger
Interim Director of Publi orks
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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David Carmany, City Manager
Prepared by: Cesar Rangel