HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 - Flashing Crosswalk on Newport BoulevardCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 7
April 28, 2009
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Public Works Department
Antony Brine, City Traffic Engineer
949 - 644 -3329 ortbrine @city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: FLASHING CROSSWALK AT NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND 23RD
STREET — COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT NO.
3969
Recommendations:
1. Accept the completed work.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials bond 35.days after the
Notice of Completion has been recorded in accordance with applicable portions of
the Civil Code.
4. Release the Faithful Performance Bond 1 year after the Council acceptance.
Discussion:
On June 24, 2008, the City Council authorized the award of the Flashing Crosswalk at
Newport Boulevard and 23rd Street project to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc.
The contract provided for construction of an in- pavement warning lighted crosswalk
system, overhead flashing beacons with pedestrian warning signs, new pedestrian
ramps, and new traffic striping and markings. The contract has now been completed to
the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. The summary of the contract cost is
shown in the following table:
Original bid amount: $ 82,780.00
Actual amount of bid items constructed $ 82,780.00
Total amount of change orders $ 2,691.51
Final contract cost $ 85,471.51
One change order was needed to relocate existing street light conduit. The final overall
cost including one change order was 3.3 percent above the original bid amount.
Flashing Crosswalk at Newport Boulevard and 230 Street — Completion and Acceptance of Contract No. 3969
April 28, 2009
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A summary of the project schedule is as follows:
Estimated completion date per FY 07 -08 schedule: December 4, 2008
Project award of construction: June 24, 2008
Estimated completion date at award December 4, 2008
Actual substantial construction completion date November 20, 2008
Due to potential summer impacts, no construction work was allowed at the project site
until after September 1, 2008.
Environmental Review:
This project was determined to be categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA
under Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (c) of the Title 14 California Code of
Regulations. This exemption covers minor alteration of existing public highways
involving no expansion of existing use.
Public Notice:
The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised in the City's official publication and in
construction industry publications. Prior to starting work, City - prepared notices were
distributed by the Contractor to residents and business owners in the area.
Funding Availability:
In addition to the primary construction contract, this project involved other project
expenses for design work:
Construction $ 85,471.51
Design $ 6,500.00
Total Project Cost $ 91,971.51
Funds for the construction contract were expended from the following account:
Account Description
General Fund
Prepared by:
Antony Brine, P .,
City Traffic Engineer
Account Number
7013- C3002000
Amount
$ 85,471.51
S�ub>mitted by:
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Stephen G. Badum
Public Works Director