City of Fresno - File #: ID 24-1582

• File #: ID 24-1582
• Version: 1
• Type: Action Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/13/2024
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 12/12/2024
• Final action: 12/12/2024
• Title: Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility Improvement project (Bid File No. 12500168): 1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P24-1582, dated November 21, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines. 2. Approve a construction contract in the amount of $3,473,781 with RMS Construction, for construction services to implement the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility Improvement project. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all related documents.
• Sponsors: Department of Transportation

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL


FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Director
Department of Transportation

BY: SHELLE O'BRIEN, Project Manager
Department of Transportation

SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility Improvement project (Bid File No. 12500168):
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P24-1582, dated November 21, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve a construction contract in the amount of $3,473,781 with RMS Construction, for construction services to implement the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility Improvement project.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all related documents.

Body
RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P24-1582, dated November 21, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve a construction contract in the amount of $3,473,781.00 with RMS Construction, for construction services to implement the Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility Improvement project.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all related documents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility Improvement project seeks to award a construction contract to upgrade the existing natural gas detection system and construct a new hydrogen gas detection system inside the existing FAX Bus Maintenance Building, and replace th...