REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 7, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: SCOTT P. SEHM, PE, Design Services Manager
Public Works Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Marks and Nielsen Traffic Signal - Bid File 3669 (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff's determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA)
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $374,817 to Audeamus Inc., dba Sebastian of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Marks and Nielsen Traffic Signal
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff's determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines, award a construction contract with Audeamus Inc., dba Sebastian of Fresno, CA, in the amount of $374,817 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Marks and Nielsen Traffic Signal, and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign a standardized contract on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed Marks and Nielsen Traffic Signal project will improve vehicle capacity and pedestrian safety at the intersection. When completed, this traffic signal installation will provide pedestrian phasing at all four crosswalks as well as protected left-turns for vehicles. Other amenities include count-down pedestrian heads and Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). Construction will include accessible curb ramps that meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This project is funded by 2016 Earmark Repurposing federal funding originally Earmarked for the State Route 180 West extension regional project; local match is funded with local Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact fees.
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