AR 051607 Traffic Signalization at 10th and G Streets

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ITEM #16 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 15, LUU7 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., PW DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPROVE RESOLUTION INCREASED THE FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET IN THE AMOUT OF $245,000; AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT AT THE 10TH STREET/G STREET/COLTON AVENUE INTERSECTION TO NEW WEST SIGNAL AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,304. DATE: MAY 7, 2007 BACKGROUND: City staff applied for Article III grant funds in February 2005 to fund the following improvements: 1) signalizing the intersection of 10th Street and `G' Street and 2) installing a lighted pedestrian crossing at `C' Street and Colton Avenue. On August 1, 2006, City Council accepted the awarded Article III grant funds, totaling $245,000. The proposed improvement will extend 10th Street to intersect with the G Street/Colton Avenue intersection. The 10th Street /G Street and Colton Avenue intersection currently exists as a "4 way STOP," where 10th Street runs north and south connecting to G Street on the south side only. At this intersection 10th Street terminates in the northern direction before it reaches the G Street/Colton Avenue intersection (see Exhibit A). ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Compliant with the bidding procedures established by the Section 3.08.090 of the purchasing ordinance for public projects staff has formally bid the traffic signalization improvement for the intersection of 10th and `G' Street. The bidding information for this project was advertised beginning on April 20, 2007 and the bid opening was conducted on May 8, 2007. Staff received formal proposals from two (2) firms, with their corresponding base bid amount as follows: 1. New West Signal $ 230,304.00 2. Sierra Pacific Electrical Contracting $ 237,237.00