REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 12, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: SCOTT P. SEHM, PE, Design Services Manager
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Traffic Signal Improvements at North Gates and West San Jose Avenues - Bid File 3705 (Council District 2)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption for Environmental Assessment No. P19-00261 per staff's determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15303/Class 3 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $532,550 to A-C Electric Company of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Traffic Signal Improvements at North Gates and West San Jose Avenues
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff's determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15303/Class 3 of the CEQA Guidelines for the Traffic Signal Improvements at North Gates and West San Jose Avenues, award a construction contract with A-C Electric Company of Fresno, CA, in the amount of $532,550 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign a standardized contract on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed traffic signal at the intersection of North Gates Avenue and West San Jose Avenue will assist pedestrians crossing both San Jose and Gates Avenues and allow safe left turn vehicle movements in all directions. This intersection is currently unsignalized with stop signs installed at San Jose Avenue; traffic on Gates Avenue is unrestricted. This project is fully-funded with Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds and will have no impact to the General Fund.
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