REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Director
Capital Projects Department
BY: SCOTT P. SEHM, PE, Assistant Director
Capital Projects Department, Design Services Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Fresno Street and Browning Avenue Intersection Improvements Project - Bid File 12301325 (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff's determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1, 15302/Class 2, and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $816,000 to St. Francis Electric, LLC., of San Leandro, California
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15304/Class 4 (Minor Alterations) of the CEQA guidelines, award a construction contract with St. Francis Electric, LLC, of San Leandro, California in the amount of $816,000 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 proposed Fresno Street and Browning Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement Project will enhance safety for the motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians who travel through this intersection every day by signalizing the existing intersection, as well as correcting accessibility deficiencies. The scope of work includes the construction of a new traffic signal system that will provide a protected crossing for pedestrians, reconstruct existing ramps to make them ADA-compliant, and install green paint to highlight the bicycle conflict zones. Right-of-way was acquired by city staff for relocation of existing utilities adjacent to the area of construction. The project is funded by a federal Active Tran...
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