REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 20, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: JIM POLSGROVE, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Project Management Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Ashlan Avenue Overlay Project from West Avenue to Valentine Avenue - Bid File No 3607 (Council District 1)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,325,116.60 to Dave Christian Construction Co., Inc.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines, award a construction contract in the amount of $1,325,116.60 to Dave Christian Construction Co., Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Ashlan Avenue Overlay Project from West Avenue to Valentine Avenue and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno seeks to perform street rehabilitation along Ashlan Avenue between Valentine Avenue and West Avenue, as well as replace curb ramps, signal loop detectors, signage and striping. The proposed project consists of grinding existing asphalt, placing an asphalt pavement overlay, reconstructing curb ramps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, replacement of damaged traffic detector loops and pavement striping. The project is funded by a Federal grant from the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP).
BACKGROUND
The Ashlan Avenue Overlay Project from West Avenue to Valentine Avenue was initiated in FY17 when the City was awarded a Federal grant from the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP). The grant funds were o...
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