FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Award a Construction Contract for the S. Highland Avenue at Mango Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Bid No. SB-97-DE-23).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. for the construction of S. Highland Avenue at Mango Avenue Traffic Signal Project in the amount of $823,929.64 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $82,392.96 (Bid No. SB-97-DE-23).
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 S. Highland Avenue at Mango Avenue Traffic Signal 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 determined the need for a new traffic signal at the intersection of S. Highland Avenue at Mango Avenue to aid in circulation and ease congestion. This Project is a component of a comprehensive transportation improvement and traffic management program. The improvements will include reconstructing and installing new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, pavement surface, roadway signage, and traffic striping.
On July 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. the bids for this contract were opened. A total of eight (8) bids were received ranging from $823,929.64 to $1,074,377.00. Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. is the lowest bidder in the amount of $823,929.64. The Engineer's estimate was $1,030,000.00. After reviewing the proposed bid documents, Engineering staff has determined Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $906,322.60 for the full term of the contract and is included in the 2023-2024 budget in 37603382-246-A-8330.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.