| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 5.a.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Scott C. Stiles
| From: | William E. Murray
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Public Works
| | Subject: | Award a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for Projects CP-1157000, CP-1176000, and CP-1177000 - Traffic Signal Installation, Traffic Signal Modifications, and Speed Radar Feedback Signs at Various Locations. (Cost: $792,000) (Action Item) | Date: | 9/8/2020 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
For City Council to award a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for construction of Project No. CP-1177000 Traffic Signal Installation at Trask Avenue/Roxey Drive, Project No. CP-1176000 Traffic Signal Modifications at Trask Avenue/Newland Street, and Project No. CP-1157000 Installation of 42 Speed Radar Feedback Signs at 21 School Crossing Locations. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
In 2018, staff applied for and received federal grants for three Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) projects. Project No. CP-1177000 consists of the installation of a new traffic signal at Trask Avenue and Roxey Drive and Project No. CP-1176000 consists of modifying an existing traffic signal at Trask Avenue and Newland Street. Both projects involve installing new signal equipment, poles, cabinets, conduits, cables and vehicle video detection. As part of the improvements, protective-permissive left-turn phasing will be provided for eastbound and westbound traffic on Trask Avenue at Roxey Drive and for all directions at Trask Avenue and Newland Street. In addition, striping will be modified and handicap ramps will be constructed to meet ADA requirements for both projects. The improvements for Project No. CP-1157000 consist of replacing 42 existing obsolete speed radar feedback signs with 42 new signs at 21 school crossing locations throughout the City (locations attached). |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
Staff solicited bids for this project pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.50.100. Eight (8) qualified bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's office at 10:00 a.m. on July 29, 2020. The lowest qualified bidder is Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., with a total bid of $792,000. This bid is within the current project budget. The licenses and references of the contractor have been reviewed and verified by staff, and all other documentation is in order.
The anticipated contract schedule is as follows:
Award contract September 8, 2020
Begin Contract (estimated) October 5, 2020
Complete construction (estimated) April 26, 2021 |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the General Fund. This improvement is included in the Capital Improvement budget and is funded by federal HSIP funds and Red Light Camera Program fees. A maximum of $744,000 of HSIP federal funds has been programmed for reimbursement for the construction of all projects.
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Award a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the amount of $792,000 for construction of Project No. CP-1177000 Traffic Signal Installation at Trask Avenue/Roxey Drive, Project No. CP-1176000 Traffic Signal Modifications at Trask Avenue/Newland Street and Project No. CP-1157000 Installation of 42 Speed Radar Feedback Signs at 21 School Crossing Locations; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City.
By: Ken Vu, P.E., Associate Engineer
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