COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Department of Public Works

DATE:

July 22, 2002

BOARD MEETING DATE:

August 6, 2002

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works

SUBJECT:

Reconstruction of Santiago Avenue and a Portion of Milton Street (Project No. R7E01, F-149[5UC])

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution awarding and authorizing execution of a contract for the reconstruction of Santiago Avenue and a portion of Milton Street.

Previous Board Action

Adopted Resolution No. 65400 on June 25, 2002, adopting Plans and Specifications, determined prevailing wage scales and called for sealed proposals for the above-mentioned project.

Discussion

On Tuesday, July 16, 2002, bids were accepted for this project and subsequently referred to this office for checking and recommendation. The bids have been checked and the bid of:

Graniterock Co. dba Pavex Construction Division

330 Blomquist Street

Redwood City, California 94063

at $312,323.75 was the lowest bid received.

The Engineer's estimate was $337,000. A summary of the bids received is as follows:

1.

Graniterock Co. dba Pavex Construction Division

$312,323.75

2.

O'Grady Paving, Inc.

$315,978.00

3.

McGuire & Hester

$321,312.00

4.

C.F. Archibald

$324,320.50

5.

Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc.

$359,650.50

We have reviewed the Contract documents and have determined that the Affirmative Action program submitted by Graniterock Co. dba Pavex Construction Division is in accordance with the current Affirmative Action Guidelines.

Vision Alignment

We believe our recommendation is consistent with the Shared Commitment to "Ensure basic health and safety for all" and Goal Number 7, "Maintain and enhance public safety of all residents and visitors," as it will improve the condition of the road surface for the benefit of the public.

Fiscal Impact

The total estimated cost for construction and contingencies is $344,000.00, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency as the work is bid on a unit price basis (i.e., tons of asphalt concrete placed, cubic yards of concrete installed). The contingency is used to pay the contractor for any additional material placed for the various bid items as the actual quantity used depends on the unit weight and actual limits of the construction project.

Funds have been appropriated in the Road Fund to finance this work.

There is no impact to the General Fund.

A form of Resolution has been approved by the County Counsel