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File #: ID 23-1704    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 11/17/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/14/2023 Final action: 12/14/2023
Title: Actions pertaining to the Willow and Balch Play Structure Replacement Project Bid File No. 12400566 (Council District 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff's determination, pursuant to Section 15301 and 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $457,290 to R E Schultz Construction, Inc. of Orange, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Willow and Balch Play Structure Replacement Project
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department, Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Serv
Attachments: 1. Environmental Assessment, 2. Bid Evaluation, 3. Fiscal Impact Statement, 4. Standarized Contract, 5. Vicinity Map, 6. Location Map
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL


FROM: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Director
Capital Projects Department

AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department

BY: FRANCISCO V. MAGOS II, PE, Assistant Director
Capital Projects Department, Utilities and On-Site Project Management Division

ARMANDO CERVANTES, Engineer II
Capital Projects Department, Utilities and On-Site Project Management Division

SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Willow and Balch Play Structure Replacement Project Bid File No. 12400566 (Council District 7):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff's determination, pursuant to Section 15301 and 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $457,290 to R E Schultz Construction, Inc. of Orange, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Willow and Balch Play Structure Replacement Project

Body
RECOMMENDATIONS

Staff recommends that the City Council (1) adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per Staff's determination, pursuant to Section 15301 and 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and (2) award a construction contract to R E Schultz Construction, Inc. of Orange, California, in the amount of $457,290 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department (PARCS) proposes to replace the former play structure damaged by a fire at Willow and Balch Park with an improved play area enhancing park guest experience, safety, and accessibility. Staff recommends Council award the construction contract in the amount of $457,290 to R E Schultz Construction, Inc. The construction contract will be funded using Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations from Meas...

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