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File Number: 19-350 of Speed Feedback Signs on Benedict Drive as a traffic calming measure, in an effort to reduce speeding along this stretch of roadway. The Speed Feedback Signage works by displaying the approaching vehicle’s speed to alert drivers of how fast they are moving. In addition, the project would repair four (4) damaged storm drain inlets along East 14th Street and one (1) storm drain inlet on 140th Avenue. This project would not be subject to the provisions of the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) because the contract value is below $1,000,000. Analysis Bids were opened on June 17, 2019. A total of 1 bid was received in the amount of $497,610 from Bay Construction. The pre-bid engineer’s estimate is $286,538. Staff verified that the contractor has a valid Contractor’s State License Board license and is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. The sole bidder does not have an office in San Leandro that would qualify it as a local business per the Local Inclusion Policy Ordinance; however, the bidder did meet the Local Business Participation goal by subcontracting with Columbia Electric, Inc and Penhall. The one responsive bid is 74% above the engineer’s estimate and would raise the total cost for the project to $642,610 which is 114% more than the current appropriation of $300,000. The project would require an additional $342,610 to be fully funded. Staff anticipates that rebidding this project will result in more competition and bids closer to the engineer’s estimate. Staff will call for new bids this fall after reaching out to contractors to ascertain when there may be a more favorable bidding environment. Results will be presented to the City Council in late 2019. This action will delay construction of the improvements by approximately six months. Post-bid discussions with the other pre-bid meeting attendees (Columbia Electric, Tennyson Electric, Gradetech, Inc. and FBD Vanguard Construction Inc.) attributed the high bid amount of this project to the following factors: ·The high costs of concrete; ·Current heavy workload for contractors; and ·Difficulty meeting the requirements of the San Leandro Local Business Participation Goal. Current Agency Policies Maintain and enhance the City’s infrastructure Applicable General Plan Policies ·Goal T-2: Design and operate streets to be safe, attractive, and accessible for all transportation users whether they are pedestrians, bicyclist, transit riders or motorists, regardless of age or ability o Policy T-2.1: Complete Streets Serving All Users and Modes Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 8/28/2019 66