REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 11, 2015
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
BY: LAL GOONAWARDENA, PE, Design Services Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the east-bound Jensen Avenue Overlay between Chestnut and Willow Avenues - Bid File 3352 (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 (CEQA) Guidelines for the east-bound Jensen Avenue Overlay between Chestnut and Willow Avenues
2. Award a Construction Contract to A.S. Dezigns Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $208,403 for the east-bound Jensen Avenue Overlay between Chestnut and Willow Avenues
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines and award a construction contract to A.S. Dezign Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $208,403 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the east-bound Jensen Avenue Overlay between Chestnut and Willow Avenues and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign a the contract on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
East-bound Jensen Avenue between Chestnut and Willow Avenues is in a state of disrepair. The proposed asphalt overlay project will correct the existing deteriorated pavement condition and increase the life of the pavement while providing a smooth riding surface for motorists at a reasonable cost. Replacement of damaged traffic signal detector loops, re-striping and upgrading the wheel chair ramps within the project limits are also in the scope of the project.
BACKGROUND
In 2010 the funds were allocated for the 2014/15 Federal Surface Transportation Program to rehabilitate east-bound Jensen Avenue between Chestnut and Willow Avenues. The scope of the project includes wedge grinding, pavement overlay, replacement of damaged traffic detector loops and striping.
A Notice Inviting Bids was published in the Fresno Business Journal on April 1, 2015, and posted on the City’s website and faxed to twelve (12) building exchanges. The specifications were distributed to six (6) prospective bidders. Three (3) sealed bid proposals were received and opened in a public bid opening on April 28, 2015. Bids ranged from $208,403 to 299,632. A.S. Dezign Inc. of Fresno, California submitted a bid in the amount of $208,403 and was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the project. The bids will expire on July 1, 2015.
Staff is recommending that the Council award a construction contract to A.S. Dezign Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $208,403 for the east-bound Jensen Avenue Overlay between Chestnut and Willow Avenues as lowest responsive and responsible bidder and also 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 has 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 resurfacing of an existing roadway and does not involve the expansion of the roadway to accommodate additional traffic. The purpose of the project is to increase the life of the pavement and 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
The local preference was not implemented based on conditions of the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Gas Tax grant.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is located in Council District 5. The overall cost of the project is $344,900 and is funded by $290,100 in Regional Bid funds and $44,800 in Assembly Bill X.86 Gas Tax funds. The project will not have any impact to the General Fund. Of the overall budget of the project, $229,400 will be used for the construction contract award.
Attachments: Bid Evaluation
Fiscal Impact Statement
Vicinity Map