REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 23, 2020
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, Public Works Manager
Engineering Division, Design Services Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the First Street Pavement Grind and Overlay Improvements - Bid File No. 3729 (Council District 6)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1) and 15302 (Class 2) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $714,204 to Asphalt Design by Juan Gomez of Fresno, CA
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1) and 15302 (Class 2) of the CEQA guidelines, award a construction contract with Asphalt Design by Juan Gomez, of Fresno, California in the amount of $714,204 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
First Street, between Herndon Avenue and Alluvial Avenue, is in need of repair to address surface and structural damage caused by age, weather and use. The proposed asphalt grind and overlay will correct the existing deteriorated pavement, increase the life of the pavement, and provide a smooth riding surface for motorists. Travel lane configurations and traffic patterns will not be altered but the project will install green conflict-zone paint within the bike lanes to improve cyclist visibility and safety at high-volume driveways within the segment. Several curb ramps within the project limits will also be upgraded to bring them into conformance with current accessibility standards.
BACKGROUND
This First Street overlay project, from Herndon Avenue to Alluvial Av...
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