Agenda Item Wording:
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Approve Services Contract - Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for surveying and concrete shaving purposes, attaching to the Purchasing Cooperative of America Contract #PCA OD-311-20 and appropriate $500,000 from Risk Fund.
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Deadline for Action: 3/3/2025
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
UnChong Parry, Senior Project Manager, 713-4491; unchong.parry@visalia.city
Christopher Crawford, City Engineer, 713-4331; chris.crawford@visalia.city
Jason Huckleberry, Eng & Bldg Director, 713-4495; jason.huckleberry@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for surveying and concrete shaving purposes, attaching to the Purchasing Cooperative of America Contract #PCA OD-311-20 and appropriate $500,000 from the Risk Fund. Precision will be hired to survey the sidewalks in downtown Visalia around the grant funded trees planted by the City of Visalia shown in the attached exhibit, along with providing concrete shaving services based on the survey data.
Background Discussion:
Over the years, the City of Visalia has undertaken various street improvement projects in the downtown area. This ongoing effort aims to enhance the sidewalks and accessibility surrounding the downtown district.
In 2002, the city collaborated with the Urban Tree Foundation and Community Services to plant trees throughout the downtown area. These trees support urban forestry, mitigate environmental impacts, provide shade, and beautify the city. These trees are shown in the attached exhibit.
The current project will focus on addressing uneven sidewalks caused by ground settling and tree roots. A survey will be conducted on sidewalks in downtown Visalia to assess what improvements need to be...
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