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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1995 0215 CC REG ITEM 08G //11,69 • , ITEM a •- AGENDA REPORT CITY OF MOORPARK TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Baldemar Troche, Public Works Management Analyst DATE: February 3 , 1995 (CC Meeting of February 15, 1995) SUBJECT: Consider Selection of a Consultant to Prepare a Traffic Speed Study [Phase II] OVERVIEW This presents a summary of the bids received for the subject project and requests authorization to retain the services of a consultant to prepare a Traffic Speed Study [Phase II] . BACKGROUND 1. Section 40802 of the California Vehicle Code requires, as a prerequisite to the enforcement of any speed law with radar, the preparation, within the past five years, of a traffic speed survey. On August 17, 1994, City Council adopted two (2) resolutions revising speed limits for thirty-one (31) City street segments. The first resolution allows the Sheriff Department to utilize radar to enforce speed limits on twenty- nine (29) street segments. The second resolution adopted speed limits for two (2) street segments setting speed limits at a lesser speed than that recommended by the speed survey, which are not radar enforceable. At said meeting, Staff was directed to reassess those two street segments plus others for which the speed limit has been increased. The street segments to be re-evaluated are listed on Exhibit 'A' . 2 . On January 10, 1995, staff distributed a Request for Proposal (RFP) to qualified Traffic Engineering firms. The proposal stipulates that the Speed Study will be performed in accordance with the standards and requirements of the California Vehicle Code and the California Department of Transportation Traffic Manual. \signs\spd_5_95.rpt - ;RPARK, CALIFORNA Cfty Cou ft Moe Yr 3 p. - • / /4 pjf • • By 4: 4441. 00058 Speed Study Page 2 DISCUSSION A. Bid Summary On January 27, 1995, bids were received, opened and tabulated. A summary comparison of the bids received is attached as Exhibit 'B' . B. Qualifications The apparent lowest responsible bidder ($3 ,040) is Traffic Counts Inc. of Costa Mesa, California. The consultant possesses the proper engineering licenses and is experienced in performing traffic speed surveys and preparing speed studies in a manner consistent with the requirements of the standards mentioned in the RFP. Inquires made to previous employers have been favorable. This bidder has confirmed that prices bid are accurate and has stated interest in proceeding with the project. The proposal also includes unit costs for certain additional services to allow for a certain degree of flexibility in contract administration. C. Fiscal Impact The anticipated project costs are as follows: Description Amount Amount of Contract (Bid) $3 ,040 Project Contingency (Approx. 15%) $ 460 Amount Not To Exceed $3,500 Funds for said engineering services will come from account number 03 .142 .641 (professional services) . RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Approve the selection of Traffic Counts Inc. to perform a Traffic Speed Study on certain selected street segments, for a fee Not to Exceed $3 ,500; 2 . Approve an Agreement between the City and said firm for said services, to be in the form of the City's standard professional services agreement; and, 3 . Authorize the City Manager to execute said Agreement. 00059 Exhibit A Speed Survey Special Conditions LC) Filename: \pw\speed95d.wkl Page 1 02-Feb-95 Q O > >----* A 1 1st 2nd Survey City 2nd Survey * City Recmnd Approvd Survey Recmnd Change Aprovd MAP CODE STREET FROM To Spd Lmt Spd Lmt 85% Spd Lmt (+/- MPH) Spd Lmt Notes/Remarks A 1 Hearon Dr. Collins Dr. North-end 35 25 Y A 2 Campus Park Dr. Princeton Ave. Marquette St. 45 45 A 3 Campus Park Dr. Marquette St. Collins Dr. 45 45 A 4 Campus Park Dr. Collins Dr. Beragan St. 45 45 A 5 Countrywood Dr. Tierra Rejada Rd. Woodhill Dr. 35 35 A 6 Walnut Creek Rd. Mt. Meadow Dr. Tierra Rejada Rd. 40 40 A 7 Peach Hill Rd. Mesa Verde Dr. Tierra Rejada Rd. 40 30 Y A 8 Peach Hill Rd. Spring Rd. Mesa Verde Dr. 40 40 A 9 Poindexter Ave. Moorpark Ave. Sierra Ave. 40 40 Notes: Y: Current approved speed limit is not radar enforceable Exhibit B co C:, 0 TRAFFIC SPEED STUDY BID RESULTS Description Traffic Counts RKJK Design A.G. & Assoc. Faust Assoc. K.O. & Assoc. Administration $ 2,185.00 $ 2,300.00 $ 1,700.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 4,870.00 Machine Counts/ $ 855.00 $ 855.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,210.00 Radar Speed $ 3,040.00 $ 3,155.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 4,600.00 $ 6,080.00 TOTAL , I