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7.1.B. - Page 2 <br /> The low bid of $829,516 submitted by Casey Construction, Inc. is approximately 5.07% <br /> higher than the engineer's estimate of $789,480. Staff reviewed several references <br /> provided by Casey Construction, Inc. for similar completed projects. The references <br /> provided satisfactory feedback in regards to accountability and performance of the <br /> contractor. Based on the bids received and references, staff believes that the low bid is <br /> reasonable and responsive and recommends awarding the contract to Casey <br /> Construction, Inc. <br /> Construction is expected to begin in May 2014 and conclude by the end of August 2014. <br /> The city will give notice to all residents and businesses that might be affected by the <br /> construction. Additionally, the contractor is obligated to provide notice to area residents <br /> and businesses two weeks prior to the start of work on each street and/or two days prior <br /> to any interruption of sanitary sewer service. Signage that contains project information <br /> will be posted at the construction sites and construction updates will be available on the <br /> city's website. <br /> ALTERNATIVES <br /> Council may choose not to award the contract and direct staff to redesign and/or rebid <br /> the project. Replacement costs and service interruptions may increase if completion of <br /> this project is significantly delayed. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT <br /> Funds for the general work of this project were approved and appropriated in the Fiscal <br /> Year 2013/14 budget as Sewer Fund Capital Projects — Sewer Rehab Program which <br /> has an available balance of $1,102,335.65 as of January 31 , 2014. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW <br /> As the lead agency, City of Redwood City has determined that the 2013-2014 Sanitary <br /> Sewer Rehabilitation Project meets the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) <br /> exemption criteria as set forth in Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 <br /> (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA Regulations. Furthermore, this project <br /> has been designed compliant with the city's Engineering Standards and accepted <br /> practices. <br /> JOEL B. EVORA <br /> PROJECT ENGINEER <br /> BILL EKERN <br /> COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR <br />