HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2010-02-22 #HAGENDA 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
STRIPING AND SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
NO. ST1008 -B
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
City Council is asked to approve plans and specifications for Striping and
Signage Improvements Project No. ST1008 -B and allow staff to solicit bids.
BACKGROUND:
The City has inconsistent traffic markings throughout the City, which need to
conform to current California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) Standards. Albert Grover & Associates prepared and submitted a Seal
Beach Traffic Signal System Operational Analysis Report that outlined the
needed traffic improvements in the City.
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
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.
Striping and Signage Improvements Project consists of installing new traffic signs
and striping of stop bars and legends through out the city. These traffic
improvements on arterials and local roads will enhance traffic efficiency and
conform to the latest California MUTCD.
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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:
Iln 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
Striping and Signage Improvements Project No. ST1008 -B and allow the staff to
solicit bids.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Terrence Belanger
Interim Director of Public W ks
NOTED AND APPROVED:
David Carmany, City Manager
Prepared by: Cesar Rangel