REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 15, 2016
FROM: BRIAN R. MARSHALL, Director
Transportation Department
BY: JIM SCHAAD, Assistant Director
Transportation Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to awarding a contract for construction of site improvements and an exterior fa?ade remodel at Fresno Area Express's Manchester Transit Center:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption under section 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
2. Award a construction contract to Davis Moreno Construction Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,445,814.77 for the construction of site improvements and an exterior fa?ade remodel at Fresno Area Express's (FAX's) Manchester Transit Center (Bid File 3501) (District 7).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines, and award a construction contract for the base bid amount of $1,317,414.77, plus the Add/Alternate, for a total contract price of $1,445,814.77, to Davis Moreno Construction Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the construction of site improvements and an exterior fa?ade remodel at the FAX Manchester Transit Center.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation seeks Council approval to award a construction contract to modernize and update passenger amenities, improve accessibility and increase safety at Manchester Transit Center located at 3590 North Blackstone Avenue in Fresno, California. This facility is a major transit hub for FAX and allows customers to transfer between six separate bus lines. Staff recognizes the facility has suffered from deferred maintenance due to economic constraints. Update of this major transfer hub will provide a safer, more welcoming, attractive, and convenient environment for the large population of FAX customers using the facility. This project will contribute to the overall eff...
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