Item No.
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY: MATTHEW BAUMGARDNER, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ CITY
ENGINEER
DATE: MAY 28, 2024
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ALLEYS NORTH
OF FOSTER ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-02
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council will consider awarding a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $837,506 for the construction of the Alleys North of Foster Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 23-02. The proposed pavement and concrete rehabilitation improvements would occur within the alleys north of Foster Road between the Downey Cemetery and Columbia Way, and between Dunrobin Avenue and Woodruff Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1.Award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $837,506 for the construction of the Alleys North of Foster Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 23-02; and
2.Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any change orders or additional scope of work for the project up to an amount of $921,257, including contingency amount of 10 percent.
BACKGROUND
The City of Downey owns and maintains 122 alley segments at various locations in the City. These alley segments are mainly used as utility corridors for the adjacent residents and businesses and many of the residential alleys have garage access directly from the alleys. Additionally, these alleys are used for solid waste collection services.
One of the City Council’s goals over the next several years is to improve the condition of the alleys. City staff, on a number of occasions, have inspected and evaluated the condition of these alleys and have started implementing improvements such as installing “No Parking in the Alley” signs, filling potholes, skin patching and removing illegally dumped items including mattresses, appliances, furniture, debris, etc. Other
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER