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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 17, 2016 TITLE: AWARD CONTRACT TO EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR THE 3RD STREET TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT (PROJECT: 15 -6606) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,481) CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended 0 Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading Implementing Resolution © Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to award and execute a construction contract to Excel Paving Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the bid in the amount of $239,480, for the term beginning upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion, for the 3rd Street Traffic Calming Project, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated project delivery cost of $299,350, which includes the contract base amount, administration, inspection, testing, and a $23,948 contingency. DISCUSSION In an effort to increase pedestrian walkability in the downtown corridor and enhance intersection safety for all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists, the project will construct a landscaped traffic circle, curb ramps, and median islands within the existing public right -of -way along 3rd Street between Birch Street and Spurgeon Street (Exhibit 1). Funding is provided by the Orange County Partnership to Improve Community Health (OCPICH) grant intended to address the leading risk factors for the major causes of death and disability in the United States, including poor nutrition and physical inactivity. Once completed, these improvements will provide safety enhancements and improve mobility for all users. A Notice Inviting Bids was advertised on March 25 and 30, 2016, and bids were opened on April 11, 2016. The following is a summary of the bid invitations made and the bids received: 23A -1