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CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 21, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: I-605 HIGHWAY CORRIDOR PROJECTS
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. Execute a 3-year cost-plus fixed fee Contract No. PS68033 with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. to provide Construction Support Services for I-605 Highway Corridor Projects, in an amount not-to-exceed $4,423,718, and to exercise two (2) one-year options when deemed appropriate, subject to resolution of any properly submitted protest; and
B. Execute individual Contract Work Orders for each project within the approved not-to-exceed contract amount and Contract Modifications within Contract Modification Authority (CMA) at 10% of the approved contract not-to-exceed amount ($442,371.00).
Issue
ISSUE
A Construction Support Services Consultant (CSSC) is required to assist Metro Program Management staff's direct oversight of I-605 Highway corridor projects, collectively referred to as the "I-605 Hot Spots Projects". These projects include improvements to the I-605/Beverly interchange and the I-605/South Street interchange. Construction support services will be provided from final design through pre-construction activities, construction, contract close out, and administration of the construction contracts, and will help to ensure compliance with contract requirements and government regulations.
BACKGROUND
The I-605 Hot Spots projects are located entirely within Caltrans rights of way and consist of construction of ramp improvements, retaining walls, drainage systems, elevated signage poles, traffic control and landscaping. Right of way acquisitions and temporary construction easements are minimal on these projects. The stated objectives of the projects are to ease congestion, enhance mobility, improve public safety and improve regional traffic flow and travel time.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The I-605 Southbound South Street project and...
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