REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 13, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: Randall W. Morrison, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
JON BARTEL, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Project Management Section
SUBJECT
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Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group for $67,500 plus $10,000 for contingencies for design and construction support services for the Chestnut Avenue Overlay Project from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue (Council District 6)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of an agreement for professional engineering services with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group for $67,500 plus $10,000 for contingencies for the design and construction support phases of the Chestnut Avenue Overlay Project from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue and to allow the Public Works Director or designee to sign the agreement on the City’s behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Street infrastructure along Chestnut Avenue from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue is in need of repair and upgrade. To extend the life of the existing major street through street surface restoration, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications for professional engineering services to prepare construction documents and get the project ready for construction. The subject consultant agreement will facilitate the design and construction support services necessary to complete the project. The project is included on the Council approved Senate Bill 1 (SB1) project lists for Fiscal Year 2019 and 2020.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno Public Works Department has identified a need for street surface restoration along Chestnut Avenue from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue. In November of 2018, the City of Fresno posted a Request for Qualifications for the design and construction phases of the asphalt overlay project to include new asphalt, curb ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and replacement of traffic signal loops. The design and improvements will be completed in accordance with the City of Fresno Public Works Standards. The project will perform street surface restoration on approximately one mile of Chestnut Avenue.
In accordance with Administrative Order (A.O.) 6-19, staff sent out requests for Statements of Qualifications in November of 2018 via the City’s website. Six Statements of Qualifications were received from respondents and staff interviewed the three qualified respondents in January of 2019. Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group was determined to be the most qualified consultant and submitted an acceptable proposal for the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates.
On April 5, 2018 the Council of the City of Fresno approved Resolution No. 2018-80 adopting the proposed list of Public Works projects to receive SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2019. On April 25, 2019 the Council of the City of Fresno approved Resolution No. 2019-089 adopting the proposed list of Public Works projects to receive SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2020. The Chestnut Avenue Overlay Project from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue was included on these lists.
Staff is requesting the approval of the agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group of Fresno, CA for $67,500 plus $10,000 for contingencies for the design of plans, cost estimates and general construction documents for the Chestnut Avenue Overlay Project from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue, and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign and execute the contract, approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office, on behalf of the City of Fresno.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, this item is not a project as defined by CEQA.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented because of Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is located in Council District 6. The project will not impact the General Fund. Design and construction costs will be paid by Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds.
Attachments:
Vicinity Map
Consultant Agreement