RESOLUTION NO. 26-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AT TELEGRAPH ROAD RIGHT-TURN LANE STREET WIDENING PROJECT; AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALPROMAX ENGINEERING, INC.; AND AUTHORIZING TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICE, PURSUANT TO THEIR EXISTING ON-CALL AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WHEREAS, the Washington Boulevard at Telegraph Road Right-Turn Lane Street Widening Project originates from the City’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic circulation and safety at a key intersection within the City; and WHEREAS, the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Telegraph Road has been identified as a location where the addition of a dedicated right-turn lane will enhance traffic flow and reduce vehicle queuing along the eastbound approach; and WHEREAS, On March 11, 2026, staff advertised the project for construction bids. The following bids were received at the Bid Opening held on April 21, 2026; and WHEREAS, Based on the bid analysis and due diligence conducted by the City, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is determined to be Calpromax Engineering, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Staff is recommending award of a construction contract to Calpromax Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $236,982.00 for the total Base Bid Schedule Amount; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends approval of up to 20% of construction contract for contingencies; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends approval of up to 10% of the total construction contract and contingencies for Construction Management, Inspection Services, and Material Testing; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends that Transtech Engineers, Inc. be authorized to provide construction management and inspection services pursuant to their existing oncall agreements for consultant services; and WHEREAS, The City was awarded federal funds in the amount of $499,915 for the Project and no local matching funds are required under the funding agreement; and WHEREAS, The total estimated cost of this project including construction contract, contingencies, construction management, inspection services, and material testing, is $312,816 of which will be covered by reimbursable Federal funds in the amount of $499,915 and are available in account #41-5170-57010.12008; and WHEREAS, the project qualifies as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) pursuant to 23 USC 326 under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and has been determined to be exempt from regional conformity requirements pursuant to 23 USC 326 and 23 CFR 771.117(c), activity (c)(3) with the Categorical Exclusion completed on July 11, 2025. The project is also categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines, as the work consists of minor alterations to an existing public street, including the reconfiguration of a right-turn lane, which would improve safety conditions and would not expand road capacity.
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. Approves Plans and Specifications for the Washington Boulevard at Telegraph Road Right-Turn Lane Street Widening Project.
Section 3. Awards a construction contract to Calpromax Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $236,982 and authorizes the Mayor to execute the contract in a form approved by City Attorney.
Section 4. Authorizes construction contingencies of up to $47,396 (20% of construction contract) for unforeseen conditions.
Section 5. Authorizes Construction Management, Inspection Services, and Material Testing for up to $42,657 (15% of the total Construction Contract and Contingencies).
Section 6. Authorizes to proceed with Construction Management and Inspection pursuant to existing on-call agreement for consultant services.
Section 7. Authorize the Mayor to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 8. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of May 2026.
Kevin Lainez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pat Jacquez-Nares, Interim City Clerk