REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Director
Capital Projects Department
SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: JESUS AVITIA, PE, Assistant Director
Capital Projects Department, Transportation Project Management Division
ABDUL BINMAHFODH, PMP, Engineer II
Capital Projects Department, Transportation Project Management Division
SUBJECT
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Award a construction contract in the amount of $4,809,694 to Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, California for the Peach Avenue Widening Project from Butler Avenue to Florence Avenue (Phase 1) - Bid File No. 12301971 (Council District 5).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council award a construction contract to Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, California, in the amount of $4,809,694, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Peach Avenue Widening Project from Butler Avenue to Florence Avenue, and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno seeks to widen and construct street improvements along Peach Avenue between Butler Avenue and Florence Avenue, transforming it from two lanes into a four-lane arterial. This project will involve construction of median landscaping, protected left-turn lanes, bike lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalk and installation of a traffic signal. This widening project will enhance mobility by increasing capacity along Peach Avenue between Butler Avenue and Florence Avenue. The proposed action entails awarding a construction contract to Agee Construction Corporation in the amount of $4,809,694. This Project is funded by local Measure C and local developer impact fees.
BACKGROUND
In November 2006, voters approved a 20-year extension of Measure C, the half-cent sales tax for transportation. On January 27, 2009, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-19 in support of the pro...
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