FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Award a Construction Contract for the Foothill Boulevard at Alder Avenue Curb Ramp Project
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for the construction of the Foothill Boulevard at Alder Avenue Curb Ramp Project in the amount of $233,440.68 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $23,344.07 (Bid No. SB-01-DE-22).
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 Foothill Boulevard at Alder Avenue Curb Ramp Project.
3. Appropriate $230,000.00 from Local Measure I Fund No. 246 to the Foothill Boulevard at Alder Avenue Curb Ramp Project No. 3370.
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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.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed improvements for the Foothill Boulevard at Alder Avenue Curb Ramp Project will upgrade the northwest and northeast curb ramps at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Alder Avenue. The roadway will also have a grind and overlay treatment with new striping and the service pedestal for the existing traffic signal will be relocated.
On August 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm, the bids for this contract were opened. A total of ten (10) bids were received ranging from $233,440.68 to $284,271.60. Gentry General Engineering, Inc. is the lowest bidder in the amount of $233,440.68. The Engineer’s estimate was $203,000.00. After reviewing the proposed bid documents and performing reference checks, Engineering staff has determined Gentry General Engineering, Inc. to be the lowest and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project is possible through the current Measure I Program. The project is funded in Fiscal Year 2021/2022 in Local Measure I Fund 246 in Project No. 3370, Foothill Boulevard-Alder Avenue Curb Ramp Project. An additional appropriation of $230,000.00 from Local Measure I Fund 246 will be included in the First Quarter Budget Review.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.