RESOLUTION NO. 25-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE SLAUSON AVENUE CORRIDOR FROM I-5 TO I-710 AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CYCLE 6 IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GEO-ADVANTEC, INC. FOR MATERIAL TESTING, AND AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES BY TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. PURSUANT TO THEIR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, The Slauson Avenue Corridor from I-5 to I-710 and Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 Improvements at Various Locations Project (“Project”) proposes to enhance mobility, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity between major trip generators and transportation facilities; and WHEREAS, The Project aims to improve motorist and pedestrian safety through traffic signal upgrades at 9 signalized intersections including pedestrian countdown signals, traffic signage, pavement markings, high visibility crosswalks, construction of new raised landscape medians and protected left-turn lanes at select signalized intersections, upgrades to street lighting along the corridor, and enhancements to existing bus stops with new bus shelters, benches, and trash receptacles at various locations; and WHEREAS, On October 26, 2025, staff advertised the bid package for the Project; and WHEREAS, In response to the solicitation for bids, three (3) bids were submitted to the City during the Bid Opening held on December 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, Based on the bid analysis and due diligence conducted by the City, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is determined to be All American Asphalt; and WHEREAS, Staff is recommending award of a construction contract to All American Asphalt in the amount of $13,435,015.70 for the total Base Bid A, Base Bid B, Additive Bid Schedule Items A4, A20, A21, and A25, and Additive Bid Schedule B; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends approval of up to 20% of the construction contract for Contingencies; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends approval of up to 12% of the total construction contract and contingencies for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Geo-Advantec, Inc. for material testing for a total of $149,155; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends that Transtech Engineers, Inc. be authorized to provide construction management and inspection services pursuant to their existing on-call agreements for consultant services; and WHEREAS, The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301, Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines as it applies to the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, including existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle trails, and similar infrastructure; and WHEREAS, The total estimated cost of this project including construction contract, contingencies, construction management, and inspection services is $18,056,661.10 of which will be covered by $13,914,000 in reimbursable Metro Measure R Funds, $2,109,000 in reimbursable ATP State Funds, and $3,000,000 in local funds approved by the Council as part of FY 25/26 CIP and available in the Account No. 41-5170-57010.10380.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. A construction contract to All American Asphalt, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the Project in the amount of $13,435,015.70 is hereby awarded and the Mayor is authorized to execute the contract in a form approved by City Attorney.
Section 3. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Geo-Advantec, Inc. for material testing for a total of $149,155, the Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement in a form approved by City Attorney, and the City Manager is authorized to execute amendment(s) to the agreement should it become necessary Section 4. Authorize Construction contingencies of up to 20% ($2,687,003.14) of the construction contract for unforeseen conditions.
Section 5. Authorize Construction Management and Inspection Services for up to 12% ($1,934,642.26) of the total construction contract and contingencies.
Section 6. Authorize Transtech Engineers, Inc. to proceed with Construction Management and Inspection pursuant to their existing on-call agreement for consultant services.
Section 7. Make a finding and determination that the Project is exempt from further CEQA review pursuant to Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301, Class 1, because the Project consists of repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, including existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle trails, and similar infrastructure.
Section 8. Authorize the Mayor to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 9. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of January 2026.
Kevin Lainez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melanie Park, Deputy City Clerk