COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Department of Public Works

 

DATE:

July 9, 2003

BOARD MEETING DATE:

July 15, 2003

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works

SUBJECT:

Reconstruction of Cedar and Ashton Avenues - West Menlo Park Area
(Project No. R9M00, F-351[17F])

 

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution awarding and authorizing execution of a contract for the reconstruction of Cedar and Ashton Avenues.

 

Previous Board Action

Adopted Resolution No. 66055 on June 10, 2003, which adopted plans and specifications, determined prevailing wage scales and called for sealed proposals for the above-mentioned project.

 

Discussion

On Tuesday, July 8, 2003, 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:

 

Granite Construction Company

P.O. Box 50085

Watsonville, CA 95077-5085

 

at $349,566 was the lowest bid received.

 

The Engineer's estimate was $390,000. A summary of the bids received is as follows:

 
 

1.

Granite Construction Company

$349,566.00

 
 

2.

Half Moon Bay Grading and Paving, Inc.

$350,321.55

 
 

3.

El Camino Paving, Inc.

$352,386.35

 
 

4.

Granite Rock, dba Pavex Construction

$359,300.00

 
 

5.

Interstate Grading and Paving, Inc.

$360,719.60

 
 

6.

Top Grade Construction, Inc.

$368,368.00

 
 

7.

Esquivel Grading and Paving, Inc.

$370,601.13

 
 

8.

O'Grady Paving, Inc.

$383,550.00

 
 

We have reviewed the Contract documents and have determined that the Affirmative Action program submitted by Granite Construction Company 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 is $385,000, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency (approximately $35,000) 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 County Counsel