FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Final Acceptance of the S. Highland Avenue and Mango Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Bid No. SB-97-DE-23)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept as complete the work performed by Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. for the construction of the S. Highland Avenue and Mango Avenue Traffic Signal Project (#37603382).
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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:
On September 12, 2023, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder (Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc.) in the amount of $823,929.64 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $82,392.96 for the S. Highland Avenue and Mango Avenue Traffic Signal Project (#37603382). The proposed improvements for the project consisted of installing a new signal at the intersection of S. Highland Avenue and Mango Avenue to aid in circulation and ease congestion.
Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. completed the project on November 21, 2024. The project was successfully completed for the final amount of $862,819.11, an increase of 4.72% from the original contract amount of $823,929.64 and $43,503.49 under the total authorized budget. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City of Fontana.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of the action to accept the construction of the S. Highland Avenue and Mango Avenue Traffic Signal Project (#37603382) as complete, the City will take over the operation and maintenance of this public infrastructure. Appropriate funding for the maintenance work is included in the FY 2024-25 revised budget under the Public Works Department, Utilities and Streets Division.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.