REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 23, 2020
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: Randall W. Morrison, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: JOHN HONEY, PE, Professional Engineer
Public Works Department
SUBJECT
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Approve an agreement for engineering services with DeWalt Corporation of Bakersfield, California for $389,000 plus $30,000 as a contingency for design and construction support services for the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Chinatown Urban Greening Project (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement for engineering services with DeWalt Corporation for $389,000 plus $30,000 as a contingency for the design and construction support phases of the Chinatown Urban Greening Project and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As a part of the approved Master Grant Agreement with the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) for development and implementation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects in the amount of $66,500,000, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services to prepare construction documents and community engagement for the Chinatown Urban Greening Project. The Project will improve pedestrian facilities and install lighting and greening improvements in Chinatown including curb ramps, sidewalk repairs, trees, street lights, and permeable paving in China Alley. Improvements will be constructed on F Street, Kern Street, Mariposa Street, as well as China Alley. The subject consultant agreement in the amount of $389,000 plus $30,000 as a contingency will facilitate the design, community engagement, and construction support services necessary to complete the project.
BACKGROUND
The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant Program was established by Assembly Bill (AB) 2722 and is administered by the SGC using Cap-and-Trade funds for the development and implementation of neighborhood-level transformative climate community plans that include multiple, coordinated greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects that provide local economic, environmental, and health benefits to disadvantaged communities. The TCC Grant Program takes a place-based approach that commits applicants to the achievement of economic, environmental, and public health benefits in a specific community through the deployment of integrated climate strategies that combine greenhouse gas reduction activities to achieve multiple community benefits and drive innovation. The City has been awarded grant funds of $66,500,000 from the TCC Grant Program to fund the development and implementation of neighborhood-level coordinated greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects that provide local economic, environmental and health benefits to disadvantaged communities.
The submittal for the grant funds, named the Transform Fresno Plan, includes coordination with several Partners to deliver a variety of California Climate Investment projects. On February 28, 2019, the City Council approved the Master Grant Agreement with SGC for development and implementation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects in the amount of $66,500,000. On July 25, 2019, the City Council approved a Sub-Recipient Agreement with the City’s Public Works Department for the Chinatown Urban Greening Project in the amount of $7,943,598 and approved resolution No. 2019-153 amending the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2019-133.
In September 2019, the City posted a RFQ for the design and construction phases of the project to include installation of pedestrian facilities, lighting, greening improvements, and permeable pavement for completion of a “green alley.”
In accordance with Administrative Order (A.O.) 6-19, staff sent out a RFQ via the City’s website and the Business Journal. The RFQ was advertised for four weeks. One Statement of Qualifications was received and staff interviewed the one qualified respondent in October 2019. DeWalt Corporation was determined to be qualified and responsive and submitted an acceptable proposal for the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Staff is requesting City Council approve the agreement with DeWalt Corporation of Bakersfield, California for $389,000 plus $30,000 as a contingency for the design of plans, cost estimates, and general construction documents for the Chinatown Urban Greening Project, and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to sign and execute the contract, approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office, on behalf of the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This project was determined to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15301/Class 1, 15302/Class 2, and 15304(B)/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, adopted by City Council on July 25, 2019.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented because there was only one prospective consultant that submitted a statement of qualifications.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is located in Council District 3. The project will not impact the General Fund. Design and construction costs will be paid by TCC Grant funds.
Attachments:
Vicinity Map
Consultant Agreement