REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 25, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
TIM GROH, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Facilities Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Shields Avenue Overlay, project from Sunnyside Avenue to Fowler Avenue - Bid File 3557-12183 (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff's determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award a Construction Contract with Dave Christian Construction Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $406,683.55.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff's determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and award a construction contract with Dave Christian Construction Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $406,683.55 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Shields Avenue Overlay project from Sunnyside Avenue to Fowler Avenue and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the standardized contract on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Shields Avenue Overlay, project from Sunnyside Avenue to Fowler Avenue will grind and overlay that portion of Shields Avenue. The project will also make minor concrete repairs to bring curb ramps up to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Awarding this construction project to Dave Christian Construction Inc. will extend the life of this highly used street.
BACKGROUND
Shields Avenue from Sunnyside Avenue to Fowler Avenue is a heavily used arterial street that is suffering from pavement deterioration. The proposed grind and overlay project will extend the service life of the street and bring effected curb ramps up to cur...
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