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Staff Report for a Resolution Accepting the Work for the Westgate Soundwall Repair Project, Project No. 2012.0200
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council accept the work by Pleasanton Engineering Contractors, Inc., release the performance and payment bonds after the applicable statute of limitations expires, file the Notice of Completion and release the maintenance bond upon completion of the one-year maintenance period to the satisfaction of the Engineering and Transportation Director.
BACKGROUND
In April 2011 and again in May 2011, the Police Department reported incidents involving automobile collisions into the soundwall along the east side of Westgate Parkway. The two separate collisions were both single vehicle collisions with the wall at approximately the same location, causing noticeable distress to the wall structure.
The soundwall separates Westgate Parkway from the backyards of residential properties along Timothy Drive and Marybelle Avenue. The wall was constructed when the property was a privately owned industrial site and became the City’s responsibility when the right of way was acquired in 1987.
The project demolished and replaced the distressed section of soundwall. The replaced section meets current Building Code regulations.
Analysis
On September 6, 2013, Pleasanton Engineering Contractors, Inc. was awarded the construction contract. Construction began on November 8, 2013. The completed work was inspected and found in accordance with the project specifications and City standards.
Previous Actions
• On September 6, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-117, the City Council awarded the construction contract to Pleasanton Engineering Contractors, Inc. for the subject project
• On July 1, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-098, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and called for bids for the subject project
Permits and/or Variances Granted
A City Building Permit was issued.
Fiscal Impacts
The total project cost is $70,000. The construction cost of this contract was as follows;
Original Contract $37,000
Contract Change Orders $0
Total Contract Amount $37,000
The project cost is reimbursable through a combination of the vehicle owner’s automobile insurance and the City’s self-insurance.
Budget Authority
• The improvements were funded using General Fund Capital Improvement project account No. 210-38-346
• $50,000 was appropriated by mid-year adjustment per a memo signed by the City Manager dated May 8, 2012
• An additional $25,000 was loaned from existing General Fund Capital Improvement project accounts, to be reimbursed from insurance sources, when received
PREPARED BY: John O’Driscoll, Associate Engineer, Engineering and Transportation Department