REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 3, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Interim Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Northbound State Route 41 Off-Ramp Improvements at Shaw Avenue - Bid File No. 3552 (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the CEQA guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $656,158 to Avison Construction, Inc., of Madera, California
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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 Avison Construction, Inc., of Madera, California (Avison) in the amount of $656,158 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 improve the northbound State Route 41 off-ramp at Shaw Avenue. The scope of work includes lane reconfiguration of the upper 450 feet of the northbound State Route 41 off-ramp at Shaw Avenue to provide two left-turn and two right-turn lanes, and modifications to landscaping, storm run-off drainage system and existing curb ramps to conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The project will increase the lifespan of the roadway and reduce traffic congestion. The project is being funded by a federal grant through the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP).
BACKGROUND
In Fiscal Year 2011, RSTP allocated funds to improve the northbound State Route 41 off-ramp at Shaw Avenue. The off-ramp has a left-turn lane, right-turn lane and a dual left-right turn lane. Because of growing traffic congestion, this lane configuration creates delays and is a safety conce...
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