TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Rapid Corridors Project-San Pablo Avenue
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider approving the award of a firm fixed price construction contract in the amount of $1,050,612.30 to Bear Electrical Solutions of Alviso, California, for the construction of the AC Transit Rapid Corridors San Pablo Avenue Project segment.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
Initiative - Service Quality
The proposed project intends to improve reliability and reduce travel time along the San Pablo corridor. This is one of three corridors scheduled for capital improvements for transit performance under the Rapid Corridors Project.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed total project cost is $12 million and is funded by various federal, state, and regional agencies including the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Alameda County Transportation Commission and California Department of Transportation. The project is fully funded by grants and includes the construction of the Telegraph and San Pablo rapid corridors. This proposed award will be $1,050,612.30, specifically for the San Pablo Avenue construction portion of the project. Staff does not anticipate any District contribution other than staff time.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The Rapid Corridors Project is intended to improve transit operations along Telegraph Avenue, San Pablo Avenue and Grand Avenue, as well as providing a mechanism to design and build the Dana Complete Street Pilot Project. The implementation of this multi-corridor Rapid Corridors Project is divided into two segments: 1) San Pablo Avenue construction which includes TSP along San Pablo Avenue, Grand Avenue, and I-80 ICM gap closure and 2) Telegraph Avenue TSP and Dana Complete Street Pilot Project.
The San Pablo Avenue construction contract includes the following:
* Replace existing equipment: The project would r...
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