REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Randall W. Morrison, PE, Director
Capital Projects Department
Scott L. Mozier, PE, Director
Public Works Director
BY: JESUS AVITIA, PE, Assistant Director
Capital Projects Department, Transportation Project Management Division
ISAAC CAMPOS, Engineer II
Capital Projects Department, Transportation Project Management Division
SUBJECT
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Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with BKF Engineers, from Oakland, California in the amount of $149,773, with a $10,000 contingency, for the design and construction support services for the Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements Project between Fruit Avenue and Palm Avenue (Council District 1 and 2).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with BKF Engineers, from Oakland, California in the amount of $149,773, with a $10,000 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements Project between Fruit Avenue and Palm Avenue and authorized the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno has identified the need for a roadway restoration project on Shaw Avenue, spanning from Fruit Avenue to Palm Avenue. The main goal of this project is to extend the lifespan of a major street through pavement rehabilitation and full depth reconstruction while also achieving complete street goals. The proposed improvements will enhance safety and promote multimodal connectivity for both motorists and non-motorists. This project is funded with federal funds through the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program, along with allocated SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds as a local match. The total contract amount for this project is $149,733, with a $10,000 contingency, which will facilitate the design and construction support services necessary to complete the project.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno Public Works Department has identified the need for a pavement restoration project along Shaw Avenue, spanning 0.6 miles between Fruit Avenue and Palm Avenue. In September 2021, the City applied for STBG funds to encompass the design and construction support services of the Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements. Along with pavement restoration, this project entails curb ramp improvements, median nose adjustments, traffic loop replacement, and updated signage and striping. With the approval granted from Caltrans in December 2022, the City is now authorized to proceed with the preliminary engineering phase.
In accordance with Administrative Order (A.O.) 6-19, staff sent out requests for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) on June 09, 2022 via Planet Bids, email, and published in the Business Journal. The Request For Qualification (RFQ) was advertised for four weeks, resulting in the receipt of eight SOQs. In July 2023, staff interviewed the top three qualified consultants and BKF Engineers was determined to be the most qualified and responsive. Staff negotiated a fee of $149,733, with a $10,000 contingency, for the preparation of the plans, specifications, cost estimates, bidding support services and construction support services for the project.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with BKF Engineers, Inc. for $149,733, with a $10,000 contingency, for the design of plans, cost estimates and general construction documents for the Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements Project between Fruit Avenue and Palm Avenue and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign and execute the contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved the consultant agreement as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378, this item does not qualify as a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented for this project because this project is federally funded, which precludes local preference.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements Project between Fruit Avenue and Palm Avenue is located in Council District 1 and 2. This Project will not impact the General Fund as it is fully funded by a combination of federal STBG grant funds and local SB1 RMRA funding. All funds necessary for the contract award are included in the current fiscal year budget as previously adopted by the Council.
Attachment(s):
Consultant Agreement
Vicinity Map