REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: ROBIN O’MALLEY, Facilities Manager
General Services Department, Facilities Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs located at 1919 Tulare Street:
1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract with Ashron Construction and Restoration, Inc., of Galt, California, in the amount of $276,750 for the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs project located at 1919 Tulare Street (Bid File 12300939) (District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption, award a construction contract to Ashron Construction and Restoration, Inc. in the amount of $276,750 and authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute all related documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Parking Garage 4 has been in use for over 40 years and needs safety repairs to keep it structurally sound for years to come. An assessment of the parking garage was performed in 2016 by Walter P. Moore and Associates, whose report recommended High, Medium, and Low priority repairs for the structure. The proposed Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs project addresses all high priority repairs identified in the assessment, which includes post-tensioning reinforcement, slab spall repairs, epoxy injection repairs to cracks in beams, columns and walls, and the replacement of loose/broken barrier cables. These proposed repairs will provide a public safety improvement and will extend the parking structure’s lifespan.
BACKGROUND
Parking Garage 4, located at 1919 Tulare Street, provides 313 total parking stalls that are used for both monthly and daily parking for Downtown Fresno. The four-level structure is located on the corner of Tulare Street and Congo Alley. The parking garage provides optimal parking for several businesses in the surrounding area. The structure was built in the early 1980’s and there are several elements within the structure that need repair to maintain a safe operation for vehicles and pedestrians alike.
The proposed repairs were identified as High Priority repairs in the 2016 Walter P. Moore Condition Assessment report which include post-tensioning reinforcement, slab spall repairs, epoxy injection repairs to cracks in beams, columns and walls, and the replacement of loose/broken barrier cables.
Plans and specifications for the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs project were prepared by Brooks-Ransom Associates, Inc. A Notice Inviting Bids was published on April 5, 2023, distributed to twelve (12) building exchanges, and posted on Planet Bids. The specifications were distributed to thirty-one (31) prospective bidders. Two (2) bid proposals were received and opened in a public bid opening on May 2, 2023, with the bid amounts ranging from $276,750 to $281,916. Staff has determined that Ashron Construction and Restoration, Inc. is the most responsive and responsible bidder.
The City Attorney has approved the contract as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Staff has determined that a Categorical Exemption is appropriate, based on Section 15301 Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which exempts repair, maintenance or minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Furthermore, Staff has determined that none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to this project. Staff recommends Council, adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines for the Garage 4 High Priority Repairs project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented, as the two responsive and responsible bidders are not local as defined in Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-108(d).
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this project have been approved as part of the FY2023 Facilities Repair and Replacement budget. There will be no impact to the General Fund.
Attachment:
Bid Evaluation