REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 20, 2016
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
RANDY BELL, PE, Capital Projects Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
BY: MARK VESTER, PE, Professional Engineer
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Traffic Signal Improvements at the intersection of Tulare Street and R Street - Project Bid File No. 3397 (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1 Section 15301(c) (existing facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Traffic Signal Protected Left-Turn Phasing Improvements at the intersection of Tulare Street and R Street
2. Award a construction contract to A-C Electric Company, Inc. of Fresno, California, in the amount of $406,300 for the Traffic Signal Improvements at the intersection of Tulare Street and R Street
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines; award a construction contract in the amount of $406,300 to A-C Electric Company of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Traffic Signal Improvements at the intersection of Tulare Street and R Street and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed traffic signal improvements project at the intersection of Tulare Street and R Street will provide protected left turn movement of vehicles through the intersection. These improvements will provide more efficient vehicle and pedestrian movement through the intersection.
BACKGROUND
The proposed traffic signal project at the intersection of Tulare Street and R Street will provide for protected le...
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