REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 15, 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
TIM GROH, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Bullard Avenue Overlay, Marks Avenue to Blackstone Avenue project Bid File 3522 (Council District 2 and County of Fresno)
1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines for the Bullard Avenue Overlay, Marks Avenue to Blackstone Avenue project.
2. Award a Construction Contract to Emmett's Excavation Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,755,995.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines and award a construction contract to Emmett's Excavation Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,755,995 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Bullard Avenue Overlay, Marks Avenue to Blackstone Avenue project and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the standardized contract on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Bullard Avenue Overlay, Marks Avenue to Blackstone Avenue project will overlay and slurry seal portions of Bullard Avenue, in order to extend the life of this heavily used arterial. The project will also bring curb ramps up to current standards and achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Funding for the project is coming from a Federal transportation grant, Fresno County road funds, General Fund dollars and Measure "C" Street Maintenance funds. Awarding of the contract will allow for the majority of the work to be completed during Summer 201...
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