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The 8th Street Safety Enhancement Project, Specification No. 12-15, includes the
following traffic safety enhancements along 8th Street from Highland Avenue to Palm
Avenue to calm traffic, reduce collisions and improve access for both vehicles and
pedestrians:
1) Reduce travel lanes from four lanes to three lanes (two eastbound and one
westbound) to:
a. Construct Ieft-turn pockets at intersections and key commercial driveways
to reduce rear -end and Ieft-turn vs. opposing thru traffic collisions;
b. Construct landscaped islands mid -block to calm traffic and beautify the
corridor;
c. Install comer bulb -outs at key intersections to calm traffic and reduce
pedestrian crossing distances; and
d. Preserve on -street parking;
2) Install Ieft-turn pockets and a traffic signal at M Avenue to reduce rear -end and left -
turn vs. opposing thru traffic collisions, and provide positive protection for
pedestrians at the school crossing; and
3) Construct retaining walls for slope stabilization between K Avenue and L Avenue to
enhance pedestrian safety and access by preventing soil from washing over the
sidewalk.
In June, 2013, the bid solicitation was advertised in local newspapers and posted on the
City's website.
On August 6, 2013, five sealed bids were received by the 3:00pm deadline, opened and
publically disclosed. Ramona Paving and Construction, Corp. was the apparent low
bidder with a total bid amount of $1,199,139.75.
Upon review of all documents submitted and reference checks, Ramona Paving and
Construction is the lowest responsible bidder qualified to perform the work as described
in the project specifications.
Attached are the bid opening information sheet and the three lowest bidders summary
sheet for your information.
Staff recommendation is to, 1) award a contract in the not to exceed amount of
$1,199,139.75 to Ramona Paving and Construction, Corp. for the 8th Street Safety
Enhancement Project, Specification No. 12-15; 2) authorize a 15% contingency in the
amount of $179,870.96 for any unforeseen changes; and 3) authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract.
Funding is available through a Federal HSIP Grant and Prop A.