REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Director
Capital Projects Department
SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: JESUS AVITIA, PE, Assistant Director
Capital Projects Department, Transportation Project Management Division
GARINE KENDOYAN, Engineer II
Capital Projects Department, Transportation Project Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Shaw Avenue Lighting Project (Bid File No. 12302722) (Council District 4):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per consultant determination, pursuant to Section 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $649,865 to Power Design Electric of Kingsburg, California
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council (1) adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and (2) award a construction contract with Power Design Electric of Kingsburg, California in the amount of $649,865 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Shaw Avenue Lighting project will improve lighting and visibility along the north side of Shaw Avenue from Cedar Avenue to Chestnut Avenue by installing LED fixtures and replacing existing wooden poles with steel poles. Awarding a construction contract for this project will allow the proposed improvements to be constructed which will enhance visibility for both vehicles and pedestrians. This project is funded with Federal funds through the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program, administered through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno Public Works Department, in coordination with Fres...
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