REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award of Bid No. PW15-21 for a New Traffic Signal on East Duane Avenue at Britton Avenue and Finding of CEQA Categorical Exemption
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to award a construction contract in the amount of $347,600 to Pacific Electric Contracting, Inc. of San Jose for a new traffic signal on E. Duane Avenue at Britton Avenue (Public Works Project No. TR-13/03-13). Approval is also requested for a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $34,760.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Section 1309 of the City Charter, contracts for the construction or improvement of public works are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after notice of publication has been given (details provided below).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination for this project is a categorical exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(c) for existing facilities.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The scope of work for this project is to install a new traffic signal and concrete ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Duane Avenue and Britton Avenue. The project includes adjusting grades and roadways, resolving utility conflicts, installing video detection and wireless communication interconnect systems, and miscellaneous cabling/wiring. The installation of a new traffic signal will improve the operations at this intersection. .
This project was bid as follows:
Bid Notice: Advertised by official notice in The Sun on April 17, 2015;
Provided to 18 Bay Area Builder's Exchanges;
Posted on Onvia Demandstar public procurement network; and
Published on the City's website.
Bid Response: 8 contractors requested bid documents.
Bid Results Sealed bids were publicly opened on May 6, 2015;
Five responsive bids were received.
The lowest responsiv...
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