REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 20, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Interim Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
RANDY BELL, PE, Public Works Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Orange Avenue Street Reconstruction from Lowe to Alta Avenue - Bid File 3549 (Council District 5)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA) for the Orange Avenue Street Reconstruction from Lowe to Alta Avenue
2. Award a Construction Contract with Avison Construction, Inc., in the amount of $280,435 for the Orange Avenue Street Reconstruction from Lowe to Alta Avenue and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign a contract on behalf of the City
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines and award a construction contract with Avison Construction, Inc., in the amount of $280,435 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Orange Avenue Street Reconstruction from Lowe to Alta Avenue and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign a standardized contract on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed project will address a sidewalk gap along the east side of Orange Avenue between Lowe Avenue and Alta Avenue. The City successfully obtained Federal transportation grant funding through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program to construct curb, gutter, sidewalk, place full section asphalt, curb ramps and street lighting on the east side of Orange Avenue from Lowe to Alta Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The scope of the project includes construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, drive approaches, placing full section asphalt, curb ramp construction and street lighting on the east side of Orange Avenue from Lowe to Alta Avenue, in order to address a sidewalk gap on Orange Avenue. The project was funded through a CMAQ grant application to the Fresno Council of Governments as previously approved by the Council.
Public Works Staff prepared a Notice Inviting Bids which was published in the Fresno Business Journal on April 26, 2017, posted on the City’s website and faxed to 10 building exchanges. The specifications were distributed to 5 prospective bidders. Three sealed bid proposals were received and opened in a public bid opening on May 23, 2017. Bids ranged from $280,435 to $339,051. Avison Construction Inc., of Madera, CA submitted a bid in the amount of $280,435 and was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the project. The bids will expire on July 21, 2017.
Staff recommends Council award a construction contract with Avison Construction Inc. in the amount of $280,435 for the Orange Avenue Street Reconstruction from Lowe to Alta Avenue, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign and execute the standardized contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Staff performed a preliminary environmental assessment of this project and determined that it falls within the Categorical Exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(c) Class 1 which exempts the repair and maintenance of existing facilities that involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. This exemption applies because this project involves the reconstruction of an existing roadway and does not involve the expansion of the roadway to accommodate additional traffic. The purpose of the project is to replace the surface pavement to provide a smooth riding surface for the motorists. 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.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not used because of the federal funding and its requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Orange Avenue Street Reconstruction from Lowe to Alta Avenue is located in Council District 5. The overall cost of the project is $388,600 and is funded by Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds. The project will not have any impact to the General Fund. Of the overall budget of the project, $294,500 (including contingency) will be used for the construction contract award.
Attachments:
Bid Evaluation
Fiscal Impact Statement
Vicinity Map
Standardized Contract