SUPPLEMENT TO AGENDA ITEM #16
TOWN OF FAIRFAX
SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF REPORT
(revised)
August 3, 2022
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Heather Abrams, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Notice Inviting Bids for 378 Scenic Road Storm Damage Repair, Town Project No. 51-813
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing notice inviting bids
DISCUSSION
A small landslide occurred during storms in January 2019 along a relatively steep cut slope on the inboard (upslope) side of the roadway at the intersection of Ridge Road (near 378 Scenic Road). The Town retained geotechnical consultant Miller Pacific Engineering Group (MPEG) to evaluate the extent of the landslide, develop repair strategy, and prepare plans and specifications for repairing the slope. The repair plan consists of a new reinforced concrete retaining wall and associated appurtenances. The wall will be up to about 36-feet-long, 8-feettall and will be supported on a continuous spread footing. The wall alignment will be configured to provide an eight-foot-wide paved parking space adjacent to the structure. The wall will be backfilled with native soils up to the top of the wall and rip rap will be placed to restore the slope above the wall. The proposed retaining wall and related improvements are shown on the project plans.
As there is another similar repair project near 78 Wreden Avenue, staff will consider combining the two projects into a single bid solicitation in order to encourage more competitive bids and streamline construction contract oversight.
FISCAL IMPACT
The engineer’s construction cost estimate for this project is $170,000. Actual project costs are unknown until the contractor bids are opened. Funding for this project was approved in the current (FY2022-23) CIP budget.
ATTACHMENTS (included with original staff report)
A. Resolution
B. Plans