REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 20, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Interim 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
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Clovis Avenue overlay from Jensen Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroad (California Avenue Alignment) - Bid File No. 3547 (Council District 5)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the CEQA guidelines for the Clovis Avenue overlay from Jensen Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroad (California Avenue Alignment)
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $989,878 to Cal Valley Construction of Fresno, California for the Clovis Avenue overlay from Jensen Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroad (California Avenue Alignment)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the CEQA guidelines, award a construction contract with Cal Valley Construction of Fresno, California (Cal Valley) in the amount of $989,878 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno seeks to resurface Clovis Avenue from Jensen Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroad north of California Avenue. The scope of work includes an asphalt pavement grind and overlay, striping and pavement markings, replacement of traffic loop detectors, minor concrete improvements and modifications of curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. The project will increase the lifespan of the roadway and maintain the road's level of service. The project is being funded by a federal grant through the Regional Surface Tr...
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