REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 28, 2016
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
RANDY BELL, PE, Capital Program Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
BY: MICHAEL W. HOLLY, PE, Professional Engineer
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Barstow and Brawley Avenues - Bid File No. 3436 (Council District 2)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section15301(c) Class 1 of the CEQA guidelines for the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Barstow and Brawley Avenues
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $262,499 to A-C Electric Company of Fresno, California for the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Barstow and Brawley Avenues
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the CEQA guidelines, award a construction contract with A-C Electric Company of Fresno, California in the amount of $262,499 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno for the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Barstow and Brawley Avenues and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed traffic signal project will alleviate traffic congestion and delays, allow for safer turning movements, improve pedestrian mobility at the intersection and reduce air pollution at the intersection of Barstow Avenue and Brawley Avenue. The scope of work includes traffic signal and detector loop installation, crosswal...
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