City Council Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca City Council
From:
Kevin Jorgensen II, Director of Engineering/City Engineer
Prepared by:
Toshiro Sessoms, Assistant Engineer; Donna Zapico, Assistant Engineer; Somporn Boonsalat, Deputy Director of Engineering
Date:
December 16, 2025
Subject:
Wawona Street (Union Road to Main Street) Bike & Pedestrian Improvement Project CIP 25019
Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution approving an additional $30,000 in project contingency for the Wawona Street (Union Road to Main Street) Bike & Pedestrian Improvement Project CIP 25019 for a total project contingency of $88,474.58 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
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Background:
On July 30, 2025, City awarded the construction contract C2025-151 to George Reed Inc. ("GRI") for $1,516,123.10 and a project contingency of $58,474.58.
As of November 2025, project contingencies totaling $53,388.39 have been approved for the following work:
* City directed change in Hot Mix Asphalt ("HMA") aggregate size from 3/4" to 1/2"
* Removal of existing asphalt during construction on Wawona Street exposed native soils, which required skim patching
* Addition of new American with Disabilities Act ("ADA") curb ramp on Wawona Street & Willow Avenue
* Additional utility adjustments and increased paving area
* Installation of City furnished speed lumps on Locust Avenue
Only $5,086.19 in project contingencies remain.
To maximize the project improvements, staff is requesting an additional $30,000 in project contingency for the following work:
* To change the Locust Avenue improvement from a rubber cape seal to a 2-inch grind and overlay
* Updating of eight new ADA curb ramps on Locust Avenue to current standards
* Contractor has provided a quote of $25,731.55 to complete this work
The $30,000.00 in project contingency will be funded by construction management cost savings.
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