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E 14 Striping & Ped. Improv. Award of Contract 2 October 4, 2010 The project will include: 1) removing the existing striping and replacing it with the reconfigured striping design; 2) removing and replacing traffic loops at the East 14` Street and Dutton Avenue intersection; and 3) reconfiguring the traffic signal's mast arms to line up correctly with the reconfigured striping. The project will maintain the center two -way left -turn lane, but an additional through travel lane will be added in the northbound direction between Hays Street and Georgia Way, north of Dutton Avenue. Pedestrian safety features, such as in- street pedestrian signs, will be added at selected crosswalks that currently serve relatively higher pedestrian volumes but do not have traffic signals. Left -tum lanes and parallel parking will continue to be provided. The typical roadway section is as follows: • (1) 11 -foot wide center two -way left -turn lane • (3) 11 -foot wide travel lanes (2 northbound, 1 southbound) • (2) 4.5 -foot wide "bicycle/buffer" areas • (2) 7 -foot wide parking lanes • Total curb -to -curb width = 67 feet While the construction work is underway, traffic on East 14th Street will be impacted. Left turns and street parking will be prohibited at some locations between the construction working hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. "No Parking" signs will be posted prior to commencement of the work. Traffic will remain one lane in each direction between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Roadway construction will start on or about Monday, November 8, 2010 and is expected to take approximately one month to complete. Businesses and residents will receive a letter notifying them of the upcoming project prior to the start of work. The project will also include the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of San Leandro Boulevard, Park Street, West Broadmoor Boulevard and Apricot Street. The large asphalt road area created by the intersection of these streets creates driver confusion leading to a high collision rate. The installation of new striping, delineators, and appropriate signage to create a roundabout will redirect vehicles entering the intersection into a circular traffic pattern to eliminate conflicts. Including the Semi - roundabout work with the East 14 Striping project will create a more efficient construction project and reduce costs. Analysis A total of one (1) bid was received on September 22, 2010. The bid was in the amount of $118,255 which has been determined to be a responsive bid. The engineer's estimate for construction was $149,007.50. It is believed that there was only one bid due to the shortage of thermoplastic striping paint, the material that will be used for this project. The City has had many successful projects with the Chrisp Company in the past and therefore a single bid is satisfactory for this project.