STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: March 27, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a twenty-four-month construction services contract for the 2024 Sidewalk and Barrier Free Improvements at Various Locations that includes water and wastewater adjustments at various locations throughout the City - Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting, lowest responsible bidder of five - Not to exceed $4,319,525.00 - Financing: General Fund ($2,000,000.00), 2024 Certificate of Obligation ($999,000.00), Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ($1,158,475.00), Water Construction Fund ($147,050.00), and Wastewater Construction Fund ($15,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are eligible within the Qualified Census Tract areas to improve various intersections to promote the safety of all right-of-way users including motorist, cyclists, and pedestrians.
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into Federal Law. Title II of the ADA specifically applies to state and local governments and stipulates that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by such disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities of a public entity, or be subject to discrimination by any public entity. Public entities with fifty or more employees are required to develop a transition plan that comply with all requirements of the law.
This action will authorize a twenty-four-month sidewalk and barrier free ramp installation paving services contract for the Sidewalk and Barrier Free Ramp Program. The installation of barrier free ramps throughout the City is required in order to be in compliance with the ADA. Projects being implemented with this contract include the Infrastru...
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