RESOLUTION R2024-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES INC. FOR THE YOSEMITE AVENUE BIKE & PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CIP NO. 20006 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $110,547.77 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a federal program that funds transportation-related safety projects; and WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded a HSIP Grant in the amount of $681,390 to the City for the Yosemite Avenue Bike & Pedestrian Improvement Project CIP No. 20006 (Project), which includes the installation of bike lanes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps, and enhanced pedestrian crossings along Yosemite Avenue from Walnut Avenue to Main Street; and WHEREAS, the City will be providing local funding match of $75,910 to comply with the grant requirements; and WHEREAS, CalTrans approved the City’s Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) and identified Technical Studies required for the Project. Since the proposed Project is federally-funded, the Professional Services will cover Design as well as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2024, City Staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Engineering Design & Environmental Services on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, on September 3, 2024, City Staff published responses to all received requests for clarifications on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2024, the RFP solicitation period closed. City Staff convened a committee to review the proposals received based on the advertised criteria and determined that Bennett Engineering Services Inc. (Bennett Engineering) is the most responsible, responsive, qualified firm, and meets the specific goals of the Project. City Staff has completed negotiations with Bennett Engineering to provide Design & Environmental Services for an amount not-to-exceed $110,547.77; and WHEREAS, on October 16, 2024, Caltrans concurred with City’s recommendation to award the Agreement to Bennett Engineering; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Manteca, as follows:
The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct, and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
The City Council hereby approves an Agreement for Services with Bennett Engineering Services Inc. to provide engineering design and environmental services for the Yosemite Avenue Bike & Pedestrian Improvement Project CIP No. 20006 for an amount not-to-exceed $110,547.77.
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for Services, apply for permits, apply for State and Federal grants, solicit project funding support, complete and execute all associated documents, and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Manteca at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 19th day of November, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR: __________________________
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 1
R2024-XX Page PAGE 3 of NUMPAGES 3 November 19, 2024 R20XX-XX Page PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 2 Type approved date of resolution here