REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 27, 2020
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: JON BARTEL, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Project Management Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the East Ashlan Avenue Overlay Project from North First Street to North Millbrook Avenue - Bid File No. 3695 (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15302/Class 2 and 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $353,904 to Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, California
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15302/Class 2 and 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, award a construction contract with Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, California in the amount of $353,904 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
The City of Fresno has identified a need for street restoration along East Ashlan Avenue between North First Street and North Millbrook Avenue. In December of 2015 the City applied for and was awarded a Regional Surface Transportation Program grant to fund preliminary engineering and construction for this asphalt overlay project. The scope of work includes grinding existing asphalt, pavement overlay, reconstructing three curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, reconstructing one valley gutter, replacement of traffic signal loop detectors and pavement striping.
BACKGROUND
The Ashlan Avenue Overlay Project from North First Stree...
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