HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW NTPP Mahon Creek Path; Plans & Specs; File No. 640Agenda Item No: 3. f
Meeting Date: January 22, 2013
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Public Works
Prepared by:
Director of Public Works
Manager Approval:
File No.: 16.01.241.04
SUBJECT: ADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NON -MOTORIZED
TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM (NTPP) MAHON CREEK PATH TO
TRANSIT CENTER CONNECTOR PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 11116, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Plans and Specifications for the project and authorize the City
Clerk to call for bids.
BACKGROUND: The Non -Motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP), funded through federal
transportation legislation in 2005 (SAFETEA-LU), allocated $25 million to four communities nationwide
including Marin County. The pilot program was initiated locally in the summer of 2006 by the Marin
County Department of Public Works. The Mahon Creek Path to Transit Center Connector Project is one
of 50 NTPP projects, chosen out of over 200, to be implemented in Marin County.
On April 21, 2008 the City Council adopted Resolution number 12476, authorizing the Director of Public
Works to enter into an agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. to design the Mahon Creek Path to
Transit Center Connector Project. Improvement alternatives were developed and presented to
stakeholders including the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAQ, the San
Rafael Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee, and the Marin County Bicycle Coalition
(MCBC).
On February 17, 2009, Council adopted a resolution approving City Staff and Consultants' "preferred
design alternatives" and directing staff to proceed with preparation of the design plans and specifications.
Alta Planning and Design, Inc. completed the design of the project and the plans and specifications have
been signed and approved by the City Engineer. A copy is available at the City's Clerk's office for
review.
On July 31, 2012, Caltrans approved and issued the required documents allowing the City to proceed with
bidding and construction of the project.
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
FileNo.:—
Council Meeting:
Disposition:
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2
ANALYSIS: Adoption of the project pians and specifications is necessary for the pians to go out to bid
and the construction of the project to begin. Construction is anticipated to commence during the spring of
2013.
Typically, per San Rafael Municipal Code Section 11.50, contracts less than $125,000 do not require a
formai procedure by which the City Clerk calls for bids by publishing a notice in a newspaper of general
circulation. However, since this project is federally funded, the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures
Manual must be followed which states that "a minimum advertisement period of three weeks is required
for all federal -aid projects" and that the "FHWA policy requires all bids to be opened publicly and read
aloud".
It is therefore recommended that this project follow the City of San Rafael's requirements for a "Major
Contract" which also meets FHWA's federally funded project requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT: The engineer's estimate for construction of the project is $52,000. The exact cost
for construction will be determined after bids have been received at which time staff will request funding
allocation. The City has received a grant through the NTPP for construction of this project and no local
match is required.
ACTION REQURED: Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Non -motorized Transportation Pilot
Program Mahon Creek to Transit Center Connector Project (City Project No. 11116) on file with the City
Clerk, and authorize the City Clerk to call for bids.
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS FORM WITH EACH SUBMITTAL OF A CONTRACT, AGREEMENT,
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION BEFORE APPROVAL BY COUNCIL / AGENCY.
SRRA/ SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.f
DATE OF MEETING: January 22, 2013
DEPARTMENT
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Kevin McGowan
Public Works
January 14, 2013
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
ADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM
(NTPP) MAHON CREEK PATH TO TRANSIT CENTER CONNECTOR, CITY PROJECT 11116, AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS.
Department Head (signature)
(LOWER HALF OF FORM FOR APPROVALS ONLY)
APPRYVE!VS COUNCIL /AGENCY
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City M6na&r (skfhatbre)
REMARKS:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney (signature)
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