City Council
MEETING DATE: 3/22/2017
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Contract Award to Granite Construction in the Amount of $635,433.60 for Construction of the Whitewater Neighborhood Street Improvements
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FROM:
John A. Corella, P.E. - City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council award a contract to Granite Construction in the contract bid amount of $635,433.60 to construct the Whitewater Neighborhood Street Improvements; approve a 10% contingency of $62,566.40 for unforeseen construction contingencies; approve City construction inspection at a cost of $7,000; and materials testing services at a cost of $5,000; thereby, making the total encumbrance $710,000 for the project; and authorize the City Engineer to issue a Notice of Award and request bonds and insurance for the project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Cathedral City, requested bids from qualified contractors to construct the
Whitewater Neighborhood Street Improvements (Project). The City proposes to re-construct the pavement on Rancho Vista Dr., Cielo Vista Dr., Desert Vista Dr., Aurora Vista Dr., Monte Vista Dr., and Canyon Vista Dr. between Corral and Ramon Road.
All of the work will be performed within the existing roadway right-of-way. The project is located within the City of Cathedral City and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
DISCUSSION:
In general, the project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, necessary tools, equipment, supervision and transportation required for the rehabilitation of the pavement on the six main streets and several alleys in the neighborhood. All work and resulting improvements will fully comply with the currently adopted Coachella Valley State Implementation Plan (CVSIP) for PM - 10 control regulations, including Best Management Practices during the construction process.
Staff circulated a call for bids to construct the ...
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