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Report regarding awarding a construction contract to Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. of Petaluma, California for the Citywide School Traffic Safety Improvement Project (No. st2402, Bid No. 2694) in an amount not to exceed $677,930, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $745,723. (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil Engineer)
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Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution awarding a construction contract to Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. of Petaluma, California for the Citywide School Traffic Safety Improvement Project (No. ST2402, Bid No. 2694) in an amount not to exceed $677,930, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $745,723, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On July 26, 2023, as part of the City's General Plan and Vision Zero goal to enhance safety for children, families, and school faculty, and to achieve zero roadway fatalities by 2025, City Council adopted a resolution declaring a prima facie speed limit of 15 miles per hour (MPH) when children are present, as allowed by State Law, for the remaining qualified K-12 schools within the City limit.
To ensure a comprehensive and well-informed approach, staff worked closely with the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD), actively engaging parents, families, and school principals to gather their valuable insights and opinions. Based on discussion with the respective principals and an examination of the school areas, the Project will encompass enhancements related to traffic safety and calming measures around the school premises. These traffic improvements are designed to complement the new 15 MPH school zone, enhancing safety, and promoting increased driver awareness in the vicinity of the schools (e.g. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, high visibility crosswalks, etc.).
A reminder of the list of schools for the 15 MPH school zone spe...
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