AgdaPkt 2016-04-25 Closed and Joint SA PFA

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6.2.A. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager April 25, 2016 SUBJECT Final Acceptance - Brewster Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project RECOMMENDATION By motion, accept the Brewster Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures BACKGROUND Certain segments of Brewster Avenue carry both a significant volume of automobile traffic and a significant amount of pedestrian activity. The pedestrian activity is mostly related to the nearby schools. Due to this, residents around Brewster Avenue, particularly in the vicinity of Sequoia High School, have expressed concerns about the traffic conditions and the difficulty posed to people walking across Brewster Avenue. The Brewster Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project was designed with support and input from the neighborhood community, discussions with the high school, and the City's bicycle and pedestrian working group. The project limits are Brewster Avenue between Fulton Street and El Camino Real, and Broadway between Brewster Avenue and El Camino Real (see attached Location Map). After Council approval of the contract, the project began in July 2015 and concluded in December 2015. Additional details about the contract and project can be found in the Analysis section below. ANALYSIS On April 27, 2015, Council awarded the construction for the Brewster Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. of Hayward. The project was awarded for a base bid of $1,501,076. The project was successfully completed in accordance with City specifications. Two (2) contract change orders totaling (-$48,044.85) were issued for final quantity adjustments and minor changes to the project scope. The final contract amount is $1,453,031.15, which is approximately 3% less than the initial contract amount. Consistent with the City's complete streets goals, this project increased pedestrian safety by constructing the following improvements: • Corner extensions/bulb-outs at seven intersections.