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Resolution awarding a construction contract to R&S Construction Management, Inc. of San Francisco, California, for the Safe Routes to School 2026 project (Project No. st2507) in an amount not to exceed $2,837,985.75, authorizing a total construction contract authority of $3,405,582.90, and related actions.
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WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to School 2026 project ("Project") will construct pedestrian, bicycle, traffic calming, and roadway safety improvements near Alta Loma Middle School, Buri Buri Elementary School, Parkway Heights Middle School, and Ponderosa Elementary School in South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the Project includes curb extensions, raised crosswalks, bicycle facility improvements, sidewalk widening, curb ramp upgrades, high-visibility crosswalks, and related roadway improvements intended to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety and accessibility; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Notice Inviting Bids for the Project in accordance with the City's purchasing policy for public works projects; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2026, the City received nine (9) bid proposals in response to the Notice Inviting Bids; and
WHEREAS, City staff reviewed all bid proposals and determined that R&S Construction Management, Inc. of San Francisco, California is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, staff verified that R&S Construction Management, Inc. holds a valid contractor's license in good standing with the California Contractors State License Board; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding a construction contract to R&S Construction Management, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,837,985.75, which represents the base bid amount; and
WHEREAS, staff further recommends authorizing a total construction contract authority of $3,405,582.90, which includes a construction contingency of twenty percent (20%) to address unforeseen field conditions, utility coordination, ADA compliance refinements, and potential additional pedestrian and bicycle safety impro...
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