MEETING DATE:
February 10, 2026
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9542 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE SAN MARCOS BLVD. DUAL LEFT-TURN LANE EXTENSION AT RANCHO SANTA FE RD. PROJECT (CIP# ST005)
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Recommendation
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ADOPT resolution to approve construction documents, authorize advertisement for bid, and delegate authority to the City Manager to award, negotiate, finalize, and execute the construction contract documents for the San Marcos Blvd. Dual Left-Turn Lane Extension at Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Project (CIP# ST005).
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
The subject project will extend the westbound duel left-turn lanes on San Marcos Boulevard and Rancho Santa Fe Road intersection by approximately 160 feet.
Discussion
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #ST005, San Marcos Boulevard Reconstruction, scope includes the removal and replacement of deteriorated pavement, removal of pavers at intersections, replacement of traffic signals, ADA improvements, and replacement of damaged and uplifted curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, along San Marcos Boulevard between Grand Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road.
For improved quality control and constructability, the project will be split into phases. The first phase of the project consists of extending the westbound dual left-turn lanes on San Marcos Boulevard at the Rancho Santa Fe Road intersection. Future phases will include all other aspects of the project described above.
The proposed left-turn lane extension has been analyzed to improve intersection operations San Marcos High School. The project is proposed to be constructed during the summer months, when school traffic is low.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the construction documents, authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and to negotiate, finalize, and execute the construction contract to expedite construction activities.
Environmental Review
The Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities Class 1(c). This includes the proposed project scope to do minor alterations to existing public facilities including streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle lanes, and similar facilities involving negligible or no expansion.
Fiscal Impact
The Project (CIP# ST005) is budgeted and approved in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget and is funded with TransNet LSI, Gas Tax, and RTCIP funds. The construction cost of the Project is anticipated to be $410,000, which is within the allotted budget.
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Resolution
Prepared by: Emad Elias, Senior Civil Engineer
Submitted by: Darra Woods, Principal Civil Engineer
Reviewed by: Isaac Etchamendy, Development Services Director
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager