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6.2.A. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager July 11, 2011 SUBJECT Final Acceptance —Woodside Road Median Improvements at El Camino Real RECOMMENDATION Accept, by motion, the Woodside Road Median Improvements at El Camino Real, and authorize the release of bonds and the retention according to city procedures. BACKGROUND On February 7, 2011, Council awarded the construction contract for the Woodside Road Off -ramp Median Landscaping at El Camino Real to Scapes, Inc. of Half Moon Bay. The project was awarded for a base bid of $63,420.00. Construction began in April, 2011, substantial completion was achieved by May, 2011, and final completion in June, 2011. The project is successfully completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. One (1) change order for $755.00 was issued to remove a pedestrian safety hazard and additional tree. The final contract amount is $64,175.00, which is 1.2% more than the contract amount initially awarded. The Woodside Road Median Improvements at El Camino Real were proposed as the first in a series of projects to improve the aesthetics of the Woodside Road corridor. The project site is a ±54,500 square foot landscape area adjacent to the southbound off - ramp on Woodside Road at El Camino Real. This site was originally full of overgrown vegetation, trash, and weeds; it had become a retreat for transients. Cleaning up this area created a safer, more inviting environment for area residents and visitors to Redwood City. Staff will return to Council in the near future to present recommendations for other projects to enhance Woodside Road. ALTERNATIVES Council may choose not to accept the project or authorize the release of bonds and retention which would be contrary to the terms of the contract, prior Council action, and public contracting code. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funding for the work of this project was previously approved and appropriated as Gas Tax Construction Fund — Woodside Road Widening Landscape. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Not applicable to this report