Item 17 - Appropriation Adjustments for Bristol Improvement Project Phase 4

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Bristol Street Improvements Project - Phase 4 March 4, 2025 Page 2 4. Reject Bid Protest received by Nationwide Contracting Services and award a construction contract to Sully -Miller Contracting Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $22,354,493, subject to change orders as approved by the City, for construction of the Bristol Street Improvements from Warner Avenue to St. Andrew Place and Bristol Street (Phase 4) Water Main Improvements Project (Nos. 11-16741 & 19-6499)and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 5. Approve an agreement with Cannon Corporation for Construction Management and Inspection services for the Bristol Street Improvements Projects, in an amount not to exceed $1,998,642 for a term beginning March 4, 2025, and expiring March 3, 2027, with an option for one, one-year extension. (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX) 6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. EIR 89-01 was filed for the Bristol Street Improvements Projects. GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes DISCUSSION Background In 1991, the City Council adopted the 3.9-mile Bristol Street Environmental Impact Report and Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan (amended March 2018). The plans incorporate Complete Streets standards, including wider sidewalks and landscaped buffers for pedestrians and bike lanes (Exhibit 1). These improvements will result in greater safety and mobility for all users, improve traffic flow, and enhance streetscape aesthetics. Bristol Street is classified as a north -south major Arterial per the City's General Plan Circulation Element and the County of Orange's Master Plan of Arterial Highway. In anticipation of population growth, traffic congestion, and safety concerns, the City and Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) have identified Bristol Street corridor for major improvements to provide adequate vehicular capacity and multimodal improvements. Bristol Street improvements is a long-term project being completed in 5 major phases as funding becomes available. The initial phases (1 and 2) were completed in 2002, which included improvements from St. Andrew Place to McFadden Avenue and from Elm Street to Memory Lane. Since then, enhancements have been made at key intersections, such as Bristol Street and Warner Avenue, Bristol Street and 171h Street, as well as segments between McFadden Avenue and Civic Center Drive, and from Washington Avenue to 18th Street. Additionally, on September 17, 2024, City Council approved the construction contract award of Bristol Improvements Phase 3, from Civic