HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14795( Francisco Blvd East Sidewalk Improvements)1
RESOLUTION NO. 14795
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE FRANCISCO
BOULEVARD EAST SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITH GHILOTTI BROS., INC
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,996,596.50, AUTHORIZING CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $563,403.50, AND AUTHORIZING A CONSTRUCTION ALLOWANCE FOR
ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$900,000 FOR A TOTAL APPROPRIATED AMOUNT OF $5,460,000.
WHEREAS, the Federal Transportation legislation in 2005 (SAFETEA-LU) allocated $25
million to the County of Marin for Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP); and
WHEREAS, one of the projects selected for design and construction was the “Francisco
Boulevard East Improvements” project; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2020, $4,025,000 from the Active Transportation Program
was allocated to the City of San Rafael by the California Transportation Commission; and
WHEREAS, City staff has identified an additional $2,100,000 of Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality federal grant funding earmarked for the Francisco Boulevard East Improvements
project through Transportation Authority of Marin; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2020, City staff obtained its approval from Caltrans to solicit
contractor bids and commence construction; and
WHEREAS, having advertised and solicited construction bids in accordance with the
City’s Municipal Code, the City Clerk did publicly open, examine, and declare all sealed bids on
the 29th day of April, 2020 for the following project entitled “FRANCISCO BOULEVARD EAST
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT” City Project Number 11349 in accordance with the
plans and specifications therefore on file in the office of the Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, the bid of $3,339,596.50 from Ghilotti Bros., Inc. at the unit prices stated in
its bid, was and is the lowest bid for said work and said bidder is the lowest responsible bidder;
and
WHEREAS, City staff has apportioned an additional 14% of the bid price for contingencies
in the amount of $563,403.50;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES
as follows:
1.The bid of Ghilotti Bros., Inc. is hereby accepted at the unit prices stated in its bid, and the
contract for said work and improvements is hereby awarded to Ghilotti Bros., Inc., at the stated
unit prices.
2.The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute the contract for the proj ect with
Ghilotti Bros. Inc. at the bid amount, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney,
and to return the bidder’s bond upon the execution of the contract.
3.The City Council authorizes the allowance of $900,000 for additional traffic signal and storm
drain improvements to be incorporated into the construction contract via the change order
process to maximize the use of federal funds available.
4.Funds totaling $6,125,000 will be appropriated for this project from the Active Transportation
Program ($4,025,000) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality ($2,100,000) grants.
5.The City Manager is hereby authorized to take any and all such actions and make changes
as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
Council of said City on the 18th day of May 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk File No.: 16.01.241.01