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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 17, 2013 C-03AGENDA ITEM C** 3 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2013-2015 Sidewalk Grinding Program MEETING DATE: April 17, 2013 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for 2013-2015 Sidewalk Grinding Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project will provide the City with a unit -price bid for grinding the uneven sidewalk at various locations throughout the City that currently present tripping hazards. This contract will allow the City to implement the project for Fiscal Years 2013/14 and 2014/15. Previously, this work was performed by City forces but workforce reductions require this to be outsourced. It has been several years since City forces have performed this work and a significant number of tripping hazards exist, increasing the City's liability exposure in case of accident. Purchase orders will be issued for the work to be performed. Provisions in the specifications allow the City to extend the contract if mutually agreed upon by City staff and the contractor. The specifications are on file in the Public Works Department. The planned bid opening date is May 15, 2013. The total project estimate is $300,000 ($150,000 annually). FISCAL IMPACT: This contract will reduce the risk of liability associated with potential claims caused by tripping on uneven sidewalk. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding will be identified at the time of project award. F. Wally S6fidelin Public Works Director Prepared by Sean Nathan, Associate Engineer FWS/SN/pmf cc: Deputy Public Works Director —Utilities APPROVED: radt Bartlam, City Manager K:\WP\PR0JECTS\STREETS\2013 Sidewalk Grinding\CSA.doc 4/1/2013