FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Award a Construction Contract for the Randall Avenue Street Improvement Project, from Catawba Avenue to Citrus Avenue
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Matich Corporation for the construction of the Randall Avenue Street Improvement Project in the amount of $923,094.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $92,309.40 (Bid No. DE-24-88-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 Randall Avenue Street Improvement Project.
3. Appropriate $450,000 from Capital Reinvestment Fund (601) and $210,000 from Measure I, Local Fund (246) to the Randall Avenue Street Improvement Project, from Catawba Avenue to Citrus Avenue (PN0048).
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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 Randall Avenue Street Improvement Project. The proposed improvements include the rehabilitation of existing asphalt pavement and the reconstruction of curb ramps. The project will improve ride quality, increase pavement service life, and enhance the safety of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
On January 25, 2024, bids for this contract were opened. A total of eleven (11) bids were received, ranging from $923,094.00 to $1,744,940.40. Matich Corporation is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $923,094.00. The Engineer’s estimate was $1,164,853.00.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $923,094.00 with a $92,309.40 contingency, for a total of $1,015,403.40. The total available budget in 37600048-246-A-8329 is $730,487.18. Considering all project expenses, an additional $450,000.00 is being requested in 37600048-601-A-8329 and $210,000.00 is being requested in 37600048-246-A-8329, and are not included in the FY 2023-2024 budget. The request has been submitted in the 2023-2024 mid-year budget report and will be funded by the Capital Reinvestment Fund (601) and Measure I, Local Fund (246).
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.