REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 16, 2020
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: JOHN HONEY, PE, Professional Engineer
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SUBJECT
Title
Reject all bids for the Barstow Avenue and Palm Avenue Traffic Signal Project - Bid File No. 3748 (Council Districts 2)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council reject all bids received May 19, 2020, for the Barstow Avenue and Palm Avenue Traffic Signal Project and direct Staff to rebid the project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno seeks to install protected left turn phasing at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Barstow Avenue. The Scope of work includes installation of sidewalk, curb and gutter, ADA curb ramps, and traffic signals and equipment. This project will enhance the vehicle and pedestrian operations at this intersection and will facilitate pedestrian traffic to and from nearby Bullard High School and Baird Middle School. The project is funded locally through Senate Bill 1 (SB1) tax revenue.
Staff recommends Council reject all bids received due to a bid discrepancy between the plans and bid specifications and due to the higher than expected bids. Upon rejection of the bids, staff will reevaluate the bid package and immediately rebid the project.
BACKGROUND
The Barstow Avenue and Palm Avenue Traffic Signal Project was initiated in FY19 when the project was budgeted using SB1 funds. The project will upgrade and modify the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Barstow Avenue for protected left turn phasing. The scope of work also includes installing new ADA curb ramps. Design was performed by TJKM Inc. Design began in April 2019 and took approximately one year to complete.
The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised and published in the Business Journal on April 24, 2020 and posted on the City's we...
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