FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Final Acceptance for the Construction of the N. Cherry Avenue at Live Oak Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Project (Bid No. SB-89-DE-22)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept as complete the work performed by Gentry General Engineering for the Construction of the N. Cherry Avenue at Live Oak Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Project (SB-89-DE-22).
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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 focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by utilizing Measure-I Funds wisely.
DISCUSSION:
On July 12, 2022, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to Gentry General Engineering in the amount of $883,050.00 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $88,305.00 for the construction of the N. Cherry Avenue at Live Oak Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Project (#37603341). The improvements for the project consisted of the modification of an existing traffic signal with new ADA compliant ramps, storm drain alterations, and new traffic signal poles to aid circulation and ease traffic congestion.
Gentry General Engineering completed the project on December 10, 2024. The project was successfully completed for the final amount of $937,643.75, an increase of 6.18% from the original contract amount of $883,050.00 and $33,711.25 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 N. Cherry Avenue at Live Oak Avenue Traffic Signal Modification (#37603341) 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.