AGENDA TITLE:
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Adopt a Resolution Awarding Contract for 2024 DeBenedetti Park South Parking Lot Expansion to Western Engineering Contractors, Inc., of Loomis ($1,756,104), Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders ($180,000), and Adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Traffic Resolution No. 24-208, and Hereby Approve a Multi-Way Stop Control on Century Boulevard at Sage Way (PW)
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MEETING DATE:
January 15, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution awarding contract for 2024 DeBenedetti Park South Parking Lot Expansion to Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. of Loomis, in the amount of $1,756,104, authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not-to-exceed $180,000, and adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Traffic Resolution No. 24-208, and Hereby Approve a Multi-Way Stop Control on Century Boulevard at Sage Way.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In 2013, the accessibility and parking improvements for DeBenedetti Park were completed. This project consisted of two Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant parking stalls, accessible paths to the bottom of the north and south basins, and completing the sidewalk along Century Boulevard. In 2014, the Public Works Department added a paved parking lot with 29 standard parking stalls with a turnaround area. In 2017, the parking lot was expanded adding 97 additional standard parking stalls and four additional ADA compliant parking stalls.
The park is heavily used from Spring through Fall for various sports, primarily soccer. Many visitors park on Lower Sacramento Road and a portion of Century Boulevard, most of which is not wide enough to accommodate parallel-parked vehicles. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) staff received comments from the Police Department and the public about the need for additional parking. Furthermore, portions of the one-mile loop trail is unlit, posing safety and security concerns.
This project includes:
• Expanding the parking area with 171 additional parking stalls, 5 additional ADA-compliant parking stalls, and 10 electric vehicle (EV) charging stalls.
• Lighting for the new and existing parking areas as well as portions of the one-mile loop trail.
• A two-lane road to connect the south parking lot to Century Blvd.
• Water main improvements.
Plans and specifications for this project were approved on April 3, 2024. The City received the following 15 bids for this project on December 4, 2024:
Bidder Location Bid Above/(Below)
Estimate
Engineer’s Estimate $ 2,339,935.50
Western Engineering Loomis $ 1,756,104.00 $ (583,831.50)
JD Pasquetti Engineering Lincoln $ 1,790,459.20 $ (549,476.30)
AM Stephens Construction Lodi $ 1,796,536.55 $ (543,398.95)
Sinclair General Engineering Const. Oakdale $ 1,808,019.63 $ (531,915.87)
Consolidated Engineering Valley Springs $ 1,926,713.40 $ (413,222.10)
Martin General Engineering Rancho Cordova $ 1,967,735.20 $ (372,200.30)
Robert A. Bothman Construction Santa Clara $ 1,970,360.00 $ (369,575.50)
Soracco Lodi $ 2,035,300.20 $ (304,635.30)
B&M Civil Rancho Cordova $ 2,230,135.00 $ (109,800.50)
United Pavement Maintenance Hughson $ 2,241,239.16 $ ( 98,696.34)
Frontline General Engineering Tracy $ 2,253,509.34 $ ( 86,426.16)*
Campbell Const. General Engr, Sutter Creek $ 2,284,047.00 $ ( 55,888.50)
Knife River Construction Stockton $ 2,375,099.00 $ 35,163.50
All-American Construction Sutter $ 2,447,941.00 $ 108,005.50
Robert Burns Construction Stockton $ 2,858,691.51 $ 518,756.01*
* Corrected Figure
The Public Works Department received numerous resident requests for a crosswalk on Century Boulevard between Mills Avenue and Lower Sacramento Road. Staff conducted an evaluation based on State criteria which included speed, collisions, and peak hour traffic counts including pedestrians and vehicles. During the peak hour student pick up and drop off periods, staff observed a substantial number of pedestrians crossing Century Boulevard at various locations east of Mills Avenue particularly at Sage Way. Considering the peak hour pedestrian volumes coupled with the DeBenedetti Park South Parking Lot Expansion Project, staff anticipates an increase in vehicle and pedestrian activity and recommends the installation of multi-way stop with marked crosswalk at Sage Way to provide a safe crossing for both the Larson Elementary School students and the residents who are enjoying the DeBenedetti Park’s activities.
Staff recommends adopting a resolution awarding the contract for 2024 DeBenedetti Park South Parking Lot Expansion to Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. of Loomis, in the amount of $1,756,104, authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not-to-exceed $180,000, and adopting a resolution repealing and replacing Traffic Resolution No. 24-208, and hereby approve a multi-way stop control on Century Boulevard at Sage Way.
STRATEGIC VISION:
6C. Parks: Develop & maintain sports/recreational facilities for City & public use including an indoor sports facility.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be an increase in the park’s maintenance cost associated with the asphalt and lighting, however, these improvements will greatly enhance the safety, accessibility, and convenience to the overall DeBenedetti Park facility.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget:
Parks & Rec. Impact Fees - (43799000.77020) PKCP-20004: $ 4,400,000
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Charles E. Swimley
Public Works Director
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Scott R. Carney
City Manager