Item 26 - Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase I

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Public Works Agency www.santa-ana.org/public-works Item # 26 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report June 6, 2023 TOPIC: Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase I AGENDA TITLE Award a Construction Contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $319,320, for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I for an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $416,000 (Project No. 22-1405) (Revive Santa Ana Program) RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Authorize the City Manager to reject the bid submitted by EBS General Engineering Inc. as non -responsive and award a construction contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $319,320, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Phase I, for the term beginning June 6, 2023 and ending upon project completion, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $416,000, which includes $319,320 for the construction contract, $47,898 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $48,782 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 3. Determine these actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2023-04 was filed for the project. DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency (PWA) received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) funding to enhance pedestrian traffic safety, accessibility, and mobility within qualified census tract areas (Exhibit 1). This project meets the intent of the funding source by constructing new wheelchair ramps, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB), and enhancing pedestrian crossings through implementation of new signage and striping. Once these pedestrian and mobility improvements are completed, it will increase traffic safety for pedestrians and all road users. Scope of work includes installation/removal of asphalt concrete pavement, portland cement concrete, signage, striping, and traffic signal systems.