FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Award a Construction Contract for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Fontana Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Gap Closure Project [Federal ID No. ATPSB1L-5307(029)] (Bid No. DE-24-SB-01).
End
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for the construction of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Fontana Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Gap Closure Project Federal ID No. ATPSB1L-5307(029), in the amount of $3,615,087.50 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $361,508.75 (Bid No. DE-24-SB-01).
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 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Fontana Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Gap Closure Project, Federal ID No. ATPSB1L-5307(029), (Bid No. DE-24-SB-01).
3. Appropriate $735,000.00 from Local Measure I Fund No. 246 to the Fontana Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Gap Closure Project No. 0003.
End
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 July 14, 2020, the City Council accepted an Active Transportation Program Grant in the amount of $1,477,000.00 to fund the design and construction of the Safe Routes to School Project within the vicinity of Fontana High School, Truman Middle School, and Cypress Elementary School. The area is largely boarded by San Bernardino Avenue, Catawba Avenue, Valley Boulevard, and Juniper Avenue. The proposed improvements include installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA curb ramps, street striping and traffic signs, and bike lanes where needed.
On August 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. the bids for this contract were opened. A total of three (3) bids were received ranging from $3,615,087.50 to $5,470,236.55. CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. is the lowest bidder in the amount of $3,615,087.50. The Engineer's estimate was $3,100,000.00. After reviewing the proposed bid documents, Engineering staff has determined CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $3,976,596.25, for the full term of the construction contract. The available budget is about $3,434,855. Considering all projected expenses for the project, an additional $890,000.00 is being requested in 37600003-246-D-8330 and is not included in the FY 2023-2024 budget. The request will be submitted in the next quarterly budget report and will be funded by Local Measure I Fund No. 246. All future costs will be included in subsequent fiscal year budgets.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.