REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
LAL GOONAWARDENA, PE, Design Services Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
BY: JOHN STANBOULIAN, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Bullard Avenue Traffic Synchronization Project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue rebid - Bid File 3320 (Council Districts 2, 4, 6 and Fresno County)
1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, for the Bullard Avenue Wireless ITS Project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue
2. Award a Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. of Irwindale, California in the amount of $755,808 for the base bid and add alternate 1 for the Bullard Avenue Wireless ITS Project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue rebid
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) of CEQA Guidelines and award a Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. of Irwindale, California in the amount of $755,808 for the Bullard Avenue traffic signals synchronization project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Bullard Avenue traffic signals synchronization project will install a wireless communication system to interconnect the new traffic signal controllers along Bullard Avenue and synchronize the corridor. This project will result in an efficient responsive coordinated system, improving safety, operations, energy conservation and effective capacity of the Bullard Avenue corridor, while reducing emissions and improving overall quality of life.
BACKGROUND
Bullard Avenue Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) proje...
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