REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
RANDY BELL, PE, Capital Program Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
JIM POLSGROVE, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Award a construction contract in the amount of $767,815 to Avison Construction, Inc. for the Herndon Avenue Westbound Auxiliary Lane - State Route 41 to Fresno Street Project - Bid File 3497 (Council District 6)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council award a construction contract in the amount of $767,815 to Avison Construction, Inc., of Madera, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Herndon Avenue Westbound Auxiliary Lane - State Route 41 to Fresno Street Project and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno seeks to construct the Project located on Herndon Avenue between State Route 41 to Fresno Street. The proposed Project consists of construction of an additional lane to relieve congestion and reduce delay on Herndon Avenue between Fresno Street and the SR 41 on-ramp. The work will include widening the road while constructing new curb and gutter, pedestrian facilities and constructing a ten foot multi-purpose trail that will connect to the existing Herndon Trail. The Project will provide improved traffic flow and improve air quality by improving access to the SR 41 on-ramp. The main funding source for the project is a Federal grant through the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP).
BACKGROUND
On October 15, 2009, the Council adopted a resolution authorizing the submission of applications for and acceptance of funds from the Council of Fresno County Governments (Fresno COG)...
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