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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/4/2014 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.O. QVALM S,6 �y O Y a C'Q<1FO19L City Council Staff Report Date: June 04, 2014 CONSENT CALENDAR Subject: APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE ANDREAS ROAD TWO WAY CONVERSION, CITY PROJECT NO. 13-27 From: David H. Ready, City Manager Initiated by: Public Works and Engineering Department SUMMARY In conjunction with new Downtown Palm Springs Revitalization Project, City Council directed the design of this project to convert Andreas Road from one way to two way between Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive. The construction documents (Plans, Specifications and Estimate) are completed and, in accordance with Section 7.03.040 of the Procurement and Contracting Code the City Council is required to approve and adopt plans, specifications and working details, and authorize the bid request for all public projects in excess of $100,000. Approval of this project will allow staff to proceed with this public project, with an estimated construction cost of approximately $133,000. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve the Plans, Specifications, and estimate for the Andreas Road two way conversion (on file with the City Clerk's Office), City Project 13-27, and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids. STAFF ANALYSIS: Last year City Council authorized staff to proceed with the design and construction of the conversion of Andreas Road between Indian Canyon Drive and Palm Canyon Drive to two way operations. The design was funded by General Fund and is now complete. The plans and specifications have been prepared by Sanborn A&E, are ready for Council approval and the subsequent advertisement for construction bids. Section 7.03.040 of the Procurement and Contracting Code requires that for public projects in excess of $100,000 Council approve and adopt the plans, specifications and working ITEM NO. City Council Staff Report June 04, 2014- Page 2 Andreas Road Two Way Conversion (CP 13-27) details, and authorize staff to advertise for construction bids. The Engineer's Estimate for this project is $133,000. Approval of the recommended action will allow staff to proceed with bidding of this project. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this project has not yet been identified — however, it will be presented to the Measure J Commission for review. SUBMITTED: Prepared by: Approved by: David J. Barakian David H. Ready Director of Public Works/City Engineer City Manager 02