FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Award a Construction Contract for the Arrow Boulevard at Cypress Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Bid No. SB-162-DE-23).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with DBX, Inc. for the construction of the Arrow Boulevard at Cypress Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Bid No. SB-162-DE-23) in the amount of $1,628,816.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $162,881.60 (Bid No. SB-67-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 Arrow Boulevard at Cypress Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Bid No. SB-162-DE-23).
3. Appropriate $945,000.00 from Local Measure I Fund No. 246 to the Arrow Boulevard at Cypress Avenue Traffic Signal Project No. 3386.
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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 Arrow Boulevard at Cypress Avenue to aid in circulation and ease congestion. This location is on the City-Wide Traffic Signal Priority List and is a component of a comprehensive transportation improvement and traffic management program. The improvements will include reconstructing new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps and storm drain facilities. This new traffic signal will enhance traffic flow and access to the adjacent parks and schools.
On August 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. the bids for this contract were opened. A total of seven (7) bids were received ranging from $1,628,816.00 to $1,984,174.00. DBX, Inc. is the lowest bidder in the amount of $1,628,816.00. The Engineer's estimate was $1,057,000.00. After reviewing the proposed bid documents, Engineering staff has determined DBX, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $1,791,697.60, for the full term of the construction contract. The available budget is about $1,087,825. Considering all projected expenses, an additional $945,000.00 is being requested in 37603386-246-A-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.