Item 10 - New Traffic Signal Installation at Chestnut Avenue and Zoo Lane (Formerly Elk Lane)

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New Traffic Signal Installation at Chestnut Avenue and Zoo Lane (Formerly Elk Lane) January 16, 2024 Page 2 5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $864,168, which includes $691,335 for the construction contract, $103,700 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $69,133 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2020-96 was filed for the project 23-6999. GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION A 2017 traffic impact analysis conducted for the development project at 1660 East First Street Elks Apartments indicated that a traffic signal is warranted at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Zoo Lane (formerly Elk Lane). Under the Mitigation Fee Act, the developer made a one-time payment to the City for their fair share of the cost to provide the necessary improvements. These funds were deposited in the Traffic System Impact Authority (TSIA) Area A revenue account and will be used to construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Zoo Lane (formerly Elk Lane). The scope of work includes installation of traffic signal poles, conduit, wiring, video detection system, emergency vehicle preemption system, and a decorative Santa Ana Zoo themed crosswalk. Funding from Parks & Recreation Maintenance and Repair funds will be used to partially fund the Santa Ana Zoo themed crosswalk. The project will also install new traffic signal fiber optic communication on Chestnut Avenue between Zoo Lane (formerly Elk Lane) and Grand Avenue, with improvements on Chestnut Avenue at Lyon Street and Grand Avenue (Exhibit 1). The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow, safety, and accessibility for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists that utilize this corridor. Public Outreach and Contractor Participation To provide an opportunity for local vendors to submit bids, the City notified a total of 39 regional vendors via PlanetBids, many of which are Santa Ana based. A total of six bids were received. No bids were received from any Santa Ana contractors. As legally required, a Notice Inviting Bids was advertised in the Orange County Register newspaper on August 30, 2023 and September 6, 2023. The project was also advertised on PlanetBids on September 9, 2023, and September 20, 2023.Bids were received electronically via PlanetBids on September 20, 2023. No bid protest was submitted by any of the bidders during the bid protest period.