Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 3.19. 6/14/2022 File #: 22-0316
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rob Houston, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for Tustin & La Veta Traffic Signal Upgrade Project; Bid No. 22-23.02, SP-4042.
2. SUMMARY
Plans and specifications have been prepared for the Tustin & La Veta Traffic Signal Upgrade Project and are ready to be advertised for bids. The total estimated construction cost, including 15% for contingencies and construction engineering is $115,000.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for Tustin & La Veta Traffic Signal Upgrade.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total expenditure for this project is $115,000 and will be funded in Tustin & La Veta Traffic Signal Upgrade (20351) through TSIP Citywide (287).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
This project will provide traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of Tustin Street and La Veta Avenue, replacing obsolete equipment. The improvements include upgrade of video detection system, traffic signal controller and cabinet, luminaires, and internally illuminated street name signs.
The estimated construction cost for the project, including 15% for contingencies and construction engineering, is $115,000. Upon receipt of public bids, staff will return to the City Council and recommend any funding adjustments and award of contracts based on the outcome of the public bid.
Due to long lead times for traffic signal equipment, construction is scheduled to begin in October City of Orange Printed on 6/9/2022Page 1 of 2
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Item #: 3.19. 6/14/2022 File #: 22-0316
2022 and is expected to be completed within 30 calendar days after the start of construction.
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA guidelines Section 15301, Class 1. The Notice of Exemption was filed on April 8, 2022 with the County Recorder’s Office.
Plans and specifications are available for review in the Public Works Department.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Location Map
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