FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Award bid for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements Project on Ramona, Alder, Locust Avenue Project [Federal ID No. ATPSB1L-5307(027)] (Bid No. SB-67-DE-23).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Riverside Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements Project along Ramona, Alder, Locust Avenue, Federal ID No. ATPSB1L-5307(027), in the amount of $4,218,475.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $421,847.50 (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 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements Project on Ramona, Alder, Locust Avenue Project Federal ID No. ATPSB1L-5307(027) (Bid No. SB-67-DE-23).
3. Appropriate $645,000.00 from Local Measure I Fund No. 246 to the Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Improvements Project along Ramona, Alder, Locust Avenues Project No. 3339.
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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:
On October 14, 2017, the City Council accepted an Active Transportation Program Grant in the amount of $1,918,000.00 to fund the design and construction of the Safe Routes to School Project along four (4) segments within the City. The segments are: Ramona Avenue between Juniper Avenue and Sierra Avenue, Alder Avenue between Baseline Avenue and Shamrock Avenue, and two segments along Locust Avenue between Miller Avenue and Arrow Boulevard. 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 none currently exist.
On July 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. the bids for this contract were opened. A total of three (3) bids were received ranging from $4,218,475.00 to $5,567,282.80. Riverside Construction Company, Inc. is the lowest bidder in the amount of $4,218,475.00. The Engineer's estimate was $3,575,000.00. After reviewing the proposed bid documents, Engineering staff has determined Riverside Construction Company, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $4,640,322.50, for the full term of the construction contract. The available budget is about $4,570,742. Considering all projected expenses, an additional $645,000.00 is being requested in 37603339-246-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.