Item 22 - Construction Contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal

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Traffic Signal Installation at Segerstrom Avenue and Spruce Street October 1, 2024 Page 2 GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency (PWA)'s Engineering Services is responsible for the administration and oversight of all Capital Improvement Projects. PWA received $675,000 in General Fund dollars for traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Segerstrom Avenue and Spruce Street. This traffic safety project will install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Segerstrom Avenue and Spruce Street (Exhibit 1) to enhance safety and increase mobility for those crossing at the intersection. The improvements will provide protected vehicular and pedestrian movements to help eliminate conflicting movements and improve traffic flow for motorists and pedestrians when traversing the intersection. Additionally, high visibility crosswalks with audible pedestrian signals will be installed to enhance visibility of crossing pedestrians and bicyclists at the intersection. The scope of work includes installation of the new traffic signal poles, conduit, wiring, fiber optic cable, video detection system, and signage and striping. Staff requests City Council approval for the reallocation of $132,134 in unspent Transportation System Improvement Area E funds needed to complete the total project funding requirement. Upon approval of the requested reallocation of funds, the total funds available for construction will be $803,348, which is composed of $671,214 in General Fund and $132,134 in Transportation System Improvement Area E funds. A copy of construction plans, contracts, specifications and all related reference materials (such as The Greenbook) are available for public review at the City's Public Works Agency, Central Files office located in City Hall. Public Outreach and Contractor Participation To provide an opportunity for local vendors to submit bids, the City notified a total of 35 regional vendors via PlanetBids, many of which are Santa Ana based. A total of four 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 June 26, 2024 and June 28, 2024. The project was also advertised in PlanetBids on June 25, 2024. Bids were received electronically via PlanetBids and opened on July 17, 2024. Bids are valid until November 6, 2024. No bid protest was submitted by any of the bidders during the bid protest period.