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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016 TITLE: AWARD CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR GRANT -FUNDED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ENHANCEMENTS AT HENINGER ELEMENTARY (PROJECT NO. 166870) (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1B & 1G} CITY mANA045R RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED Der, 01, 20119 IBJ As Recommended, 23 Il As Amended ❑ Ordinance on I" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 216 Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $417,341.50, for the term beginning upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion, for the Safe Routes to School Enhancements for Heninger Elementary project, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $500,811, which includes the construction contract, administration, inspection and testing, and an authorized contingency of $41,735. Amend the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program and approve the reallocation of $70,811 in Measure M2 Local Fair Share funds from the Traffic Control Devices Inventory Project to the Safe Routes to School Enhancements for Heninger Elementary. DISCUSSION The recommended actions are needed for the City to proceed with the installation of traffic safety enhancements on City streets adjacent to Heninger Elementary School (Exhibit 1). The improvements include a new traffic signal at the intersection of Flower Street and Walnut Street, and bulb -outs at the intersection of Walnut Street and Birch Street. The traffic signal will improve safety and mobility of pedestrians in the area. The bulb -outs will slow down vehicles and narrow the roadway for school children and pedestrians crossing the street. Once completed, the improvements will increase safety, mobility, and ultimately promote walking in the area.