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File #: ID#15-319    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 4/15/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/30/2015 Final action: 4/30/2015
Title: Actions pertaining to the Willow Avenue Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Traffic Signals Synchronization Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue - Bid File 3371 (Council Districts 4, 6, City of Clovis and Fresno County) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines for the Willow Avenue ITS Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue 2. Award a Construction Contract with Kertel Communications, Inc. dba Sebastian of Fresno, California in the amount of $950,750 for the Willow Avenue ITS Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Attachments: 1. 15-319 Bid Eval, 2. 15-319 Fiscal Impact, 3. 15-319 Vicinity Map
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL


April 30, 2015


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: JOVI TORIO, PE, Professional Engineer
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division

SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Willow Avenue Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Traffic Signals Synchronization Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue - Bid File 3371 (Council Districts 4, 6, City of Clovis and Fresno County)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines for the Willow Avenue ITS Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue
2. Award a Construction Contract with Kertel Communications, Inc. dba Sebastian of Fresno, California in the amount of $950,750 for the Willow Avenue ITS Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines, and award a construction contract with Kertel Communications, Inc. dba Sebastian of Fresno, California in the amount of $950,750 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Willow Avenue ITS Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign a the contract on behalf of the City.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Willow Avenue traffic signals synchronization project will install fiber communication system to interconnect the traffic signal controllers along Willow Avenue to synchronize the corridor. This project will result in an efficient, responsive coordinated system, improving safety, operations, energy conser...

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