To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2601-002, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $597,931.97 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, PHASES 5-7, JOB NO. 41140
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The scope of this project is to apply slurry seal to various City streets as identified in the most recent Pavement Management Report and during previous discussions with the City Council. The project plans have been approved by the City Council and advertised for competitive bids. Approval of the resolution to award the construction contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. (American Asphalt South) in the amount of $597,931.97 would allow the project to move forward to the construction phase. Construction of the project is expected to begin in Summer 2026 and be completed within 45 working days from the start. Funding for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project is included in the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget.
BACKGROUND
The City has programmed an ongoing slurry seal project in the CIP for the last several years in an effort to prolong the life of asphalt pavement by completing appropriate improvements when it is the least expensive time to do so. Slurry application is about 10% of the cost to grind and overlay asphalt pavement on a per square foot basis. Slurry seal provides a new wear surface to structurally sound asphalt and extends the lifespan of existing street pavement by reducing water incursion into the roadway section. Slurry is applied to asphalt pavement with a higher pavement condition index (PCI) in an attempt to "keep good streets in good condition." This strategy increases the life of higher quality pavement and allows limited transportation restricted funds to go further in maintaining the Ci...
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