FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Award a Construction Contract for the Rose Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project (DE-24-86-SB)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Dash Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the Rose Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $217,777.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $21,777.70 (Bid No. DE-24-86-SB).
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility agreements, utility easements, and subsequent agreements on behalf of the City of Fontana for the Rose Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana’s 7-Year Pavement Management Plan includes the Rose Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The proposed improvements include the rehabilitation of existing asphalt pavement and the reconstruction of a drive approach. The project will improve ride quality, increase pavement service life, and enhance the safety of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
On January 11, 2024, bids for this contract were opened. A total of eight (8) bids were received, ranging from $217,777.00 to $500,112.50. Dash Construction Company, Inc. is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $217,777.00. The Engineer’s estimate was $295,000.00.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $217,777.00 for the full term of the construction contract and $21,777.70 for construction contingency. These amounts are included in the 2023-24 available budget, in 37600013-601-A-8330 and 37600013-601-A-8331 respectively.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.