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Item #16 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT VALLEY BLVD./3an ST. AND RIVERSIDE AVEJAGUA MANSA, AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT VALLEY BLVD./RANCHO AVE. PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 406,302, TO NEW WEST SIGNAL AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER DATE: MARCH 28, 2005 BACKGROUND: The Valley Boulevard and Rancho Avenue intersection is considered as one of the busiest in the City of Colton due to its proximity to the 10 Freeway. In addition, Colton High School and three (3) other fastfood restaurants are situated on each of the four (4) comers of the intersection. With the completion of the Valley Boulevard Median Project, a modification of the existing signal at Valley Blvd. and Rancho Ave. and the installation of a new signal at the intersection of Valley Blvd./3'l St. will be necessary to protect motorists and pedestrians especially the school children. The intersection of Riverside Avenue and Agua Mansa Road has been identified as needing a signal due to the heavy volume of traffic; the City of Rialto and the City of Colton both share the intersection. Both cities affected by the traffic flow at this intersection have identified the need to distribute the tasks involved with installing signals at this intersection; currently this intersection exists as a four way stop. On October 19, 2004, the City Council approved the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the City of Rialto to improve the intersection. On December 7, 2004, the City Council authorized the request to solicit public bids for this project. The advertisement for public bidding began on February 15, 2005 and the bid opening was conducted on March 21, 2005. Staff received formal bids from two (2) firms, with their corresponding bid amount as follows: 1. New West Signal $ 406,302.00 2. Moore Electrical Contracting, Inc. $ 462,620.00