REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 21, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
JON BARTEL, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Project Management Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Shields Avenue and Weber Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project - Bid File No. 3483 (Council District 1)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $755,689.00 to American Paving Company of Fresno, California.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, award a construction contract with American Paving Company of Fresno, California in the amount of $755,689.00 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.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno seeks to improve the intersection of Shields Avenue and Weber Avenue. The scope of work includes the installation of new traffic signals, safety street lights, signage and striping, and modifications of curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Awarding a construction contract for this traffic signal project will provide more efficient and safe vehicle and pedestrian movements through the intersection. The project is being funded by a federal grant from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and local match by Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact Fee Funds.
BACKGROUND
The Shields Avenue and Weber Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project was initiated in FY14 when the City was awarded a Federal ...
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