REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 17, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department
BRADLEY KERNER, PE, Public Works Manager
Public Works Department, Design Services Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Blackstone Avenue pavement overlay from Shields Avenue to Dakota Avenue - Bid File No. 3551 (Council District 7)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines for the Blackstone Avenue pavement overlay from Shields Avenue to Dakota Avenue
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $640,585 to Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, California for the Blackstone Avenue pavement overlay from Shields Avenue to Dakota Avenue
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines, award a construction contract with Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, California (Agee) in the amount of $640,585 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
Blackstone Avenue pavement from Shields Avenue to Dakota Avenue is in a state of disrepair. The proposed asphalt overlay will correct the existing deteriorated pavement condition and increase the life of the pavement while providing a smooth riding surface for motorists. Upgrading the curb ramps within project limits to current standards is also in the scope of this project.
BACKGROUND
The scope of the project includes grinding existing asphalt, providing an asphalt pavement overlay, reconstructing curb ramps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, replacement of damaged traffic detector loops and pavement striping. Public Works Department staff prepared general construction ...
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