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Report regarding a resolution awarding a construction contract to Columbia Electric, Inc. of San Leandro, California for the Spruce Avenue and Commercial Avenue Traffic Improvements Project (Project No. tr1801) in an amount not to exceed $637,600, authorizing a total construction budget of $892,640, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement on behalf of the City. (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution awarding a construction contract to Columbia Electric, Inc. of San Leandro, California for the Spruce Avenue and Commercial Avenue Traffic Improvements Project (Project No. tr1801) in an amount not to exceed $637,600, authorizing a total construction budget of $892,640, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement on behalf of the City.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Commercial Avenue and Spruce Avenue intersection has been identified as a priority location for a new traffic signal to replace an existing all-way stop control, along with pedestrian crossing improvements and ADA compliant curb ramps and high visibility crosswalks. The adjacent intersections within 400 feet are signalized. The stop control at Spruce Avenue and Commercial Avenue causes traffic along the Spruce Avenue coordinated system (from El Camino Real to Miller Avenue) to make abrupt stops at the intersection, which creates a potential for rear end collisions. A traffic signal at the intersection has been identified as a solution to clearly define pedestrian right of way and organize traffic flow through the intersection, and along the entire Spruce Avenue corridor.
In August 2016, the City of South San Francisco (City) applied for the Cycle 8 Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) grant to help fund the construction of the traffic signal improvements. In December 2016, the Commercial Ave. and Spruce Ave. Traffic Signal Improvements Project (Project) was selected to receive the HSIP g...
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