Oak View Streetscape Improvement Project (CC-1689)
December 19, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by PALP Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company in the amount of $4,398,952.10 (Base Bid + Alternate Bid Items (Schedule B)); and B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve up to a 15% contingency in potential construction change orders; and C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with PALP Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company in a form approved by the City Attorney.
BACKGROUND
Caltrans awarded Clean California Local Grant funding for street and beautification improvements to the Oak View Community in the amount of $5 million. The Grant requires a 23% City match toward all qualifying expenditures including design and construction in the amount of $1.5 million. The total project budget is $6.5 million.
The Oak View neighborhood is an underserved community that includes an Elementary School, Public Library, and several City funded programs. This project will serve to revitalize a highly populated community in need of infrastructure and beautification improvements.
The improvements will include artistic crosswalk painting, traffic striping, traffic and street signage, and roadway improvements to an alley; trees, landscaping, and irrigation; street lights, sidewalk paving, stormwater infrastructure, curb ramps, tactile warning strips, and artistic neighborhood signage to create a sense of community identity.
These improvements will benefit the community by improving walkability and safety. The project will cleanup and beautify the neighborhood, reduce water usage, increase shade coverage, and reduce the urban heat island effect.
PROJECT LOCATIONS
FUNDING/SCHEDULE
Project Budget: $6,500,000
Design Budget: $1,200,000
Construction Budget: $5,300,000
Business Unit (City Match): 31490012.82300
Business Unit (Grant Funding): 127700277.46160
Construction Cost Breakdown:
PALP Base Bid $4,288,142.60
Alternate Bid (Schedule B) $110,809.50
15% Contingency $659,842.82
5% Supplemental $219,947.61
Total Construction Cost $5,278,742.53
Construction Start: January 2024
Construction Duration: 4 months
NEED/WHY/BENEFITS
Neighborhood beautification/ safety improvements
Curb Bulb-outs
Roadway improvements
Street landscaping
Additional street lights
Sidewalk repairs
Artistic neighborhood signage & crosswalks
Oak View Elementary School
Improving walkability
Improving safety
Sense of community
PROJECT DESIGN