HomeMy WebLinkAbout23A - TRAFFIC SIGNAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
MAY 4, 2009
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT -
PEDESTRIAN EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
(PROJECT NO. 08-2505-M)
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 1s` Reading
^ Ordinance on 2~d Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For_
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/ CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
1. Award a contract to Econolite Traffic Engineering & Maintenance, the
lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
amount not to exceed $70,000 for construction of Traffic Signal
Capital Improvement - Pedestrian Equipment Upgrade project.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost
of $85,000.
DISCUSSION
This project provides for replacement of outdated pedestrian heads and
push buttons to bring them into compliance with current traffic signal
standards. The replacement will be done at various signal locations
throughout the City and will be done on an as needed basis.
The project was advertised with unit pricing and an estimated quantity
for bid comparison purposes. The total contract amount is awarded based
on the available funding.
The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised on March 16 and 18, 2009, and
bids were opened on March 31, 2009. A summary of the bid invitations
mailed, the bids received, and the bid results follows.
Santa Ana Contractors receiving notices: 0
Contractors requesting bidding documents: 9
Bids received: 8
Bids received from Santa Ana Contractors: 0
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Traffic Signal Capital Improvement
Pedestrian Equipment Upgrade
May 4, 2008
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NAME OF BIDDER CITY BID AMOUNT
1. Econolite Traffic Engineering &
Anaheim
$29,860.00
Maintenance, Inc
2. Pro Tech Engineering Corp. Corona Del Mar $49,600.00
3. California Professional Eng. So. El Monte $52,560.00
4. Republic ITS. Norwalk $54,300.00
5. Steiny & Company, Inc. Baldwin Park $61,700.00
6. P.T.M. General Engineering
Riverside
$65,850.00
Services, Inc.
7. Christopher R. Morales, Inc. San Dimas $66,400.00
8. High Light Electric. Riverside $83,300.00
A total of eight bids were received and all were responsive . The lowest
bid was submitted by Econolite Traffic Engineering & Maintenance for
$29,860 which is below the engineer's estimate of $64,000. The low bid
amount is attributed to a highly competitive market as demonstrated by
the large number of bidders.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed
project is exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption ER No. 2009-
55 will be filed for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funding analysis shows a total estimated construction cost of $80,000
for the project (Exhibit 1). Funds are available in the Measure M Street
Construction Fund (account no. 32-551-6631), Transportation System
Improvement Area B Fund (account no. 33-631-6631), and Transportation
System Improvement Area E Fund (account no. 34-631-6631).
James G. Ross
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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FUNDING ANALYSIS
PROJECT NO. 08-2505M
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PEDESTRIAN EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
Construction Contract $ 70,000
Contract Administration
15,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS $85,000
Exhibit 1
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