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Report regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of Spruce Avenue and Commercial Avenue Traffic Improvements Project (No. tr1801) as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (Total construction cost $693,473.08) (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer).
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by motion, accept the construction improvements of the Spruce Avenue and Commercial Avenue Traffic Improvements in accordance with plans and specifications (Total construction cost $693,473.08)
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On May 13, 2020, the City Council of South San Francisco awarded the Spruce Avenue and Commercial Avenue Traffic Improvements Project to Columbia Electric, Inc. of San Leandro, California.
The intent of this project was to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Spruce Avenue and Commercial Avenue, as well as the installation of other safety infrastructure.
The work completed consisted of the replacement of an existing all-way stop with the installation of a new traffic signal at the four-way intersection of Spruce Avenue and Commercial Avenue with pedestrian countdown timers, as well as the reconstruction of the intersection. The reconstruction of the intersection consisted of the removal and replacement of concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps, as well as the overlay of the asphalt surface and replacement of pavement striping and markings. Other improvements consisted of the installation of a new video vehicle detection system, a new traffic signal controller cabinet, a new service meter cabinet, and ADA compliant curb ramps.
The Engineering Division inspected the work and found the project to be complete in accordance with the contract documents as of December 18, 2021. Project location map and construction photos are included as Attachments 1 and 2, respectively, of this staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is currently funded in the City of South San Francisco’s fiscal year 2020-21 Capital Improvement Program (Project No. tr1801) with sufficient funds allocated to cover the Total Project Budget. The program includes $444,000 of HSIP grant funds, $666,500 of City Measure A funds with the remaining funding coming from Gas Tax, and Road Maintenance and Rehab (SB1).
The total construction cost incurred for the project is summarized as follows:
Projected Actual
Construction Contract $ 637,600.00 $ 637,600.00
Construction Contingency (actual ~9%) $ 127,520.00 $ 55,873.08
Total Construction Budget $ 765,120.00 $ 693,473.08
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Approval of this action will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan Priority Area 2, Quality of Life Initiative 2.2 by rehabilitating existing streets and curb ramps and helping maintain existing City infrastructure.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends acceptance of the project as complete. Upon acceptance, a Notice of Completion will be filed with the County of San Mateo Recorder’s office. At the end of the thirty-day lien period, the retention funds will be released to the contractor after the City receives one-year warranty bond.
Attachments:
1. Project Location Map
2. Construction Photos