REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 8, 2016
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
LAL GOONAWARDENA, PE, Design Services Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
JOVI TORIO, PE, Professional Engineer
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Blackstone and Shields Avenues Intersection Improvements - Bid File No. 3488 (Council District 7)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) (existing facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Blackstone and Shields Avenues intersection improvements Project
2. Award a construction contract to American Paving Company of Fresno, California, for $1,801,314 for the Blackstone and Shields Avenues intersection improvements
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, award a construction contract in the amount of $1,801,314 to American Paving Company of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Blackstone and Shields Avenues intersection improvements and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed Blackstone and Shields Avenues intersection improvements project will provide more efficient vehicle movement through the intersection and improved safety for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The project is primarily funded through a grant from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program. The contract award amount is within the available funding for the project.
BACKGROUND
The proposed Blackstone and Shields Avenues Intersection Improvements project is to reconfigure the intersection to enhance the performance of...
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