RESOLUTION NO. ____ - 23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE
TAYLOR BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIVIC DRIVE TO RUTH DRIVE), PROJECT NO. 01-23; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH KEREX ENGINEERING, INC.
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the FY 2022–2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which includes the Taylor Boulevard Improvements Project (Civic Drive to Ruth Drive), Project No. 01-23, (Project MK-3B in the CIP) as a funded project; and WHEREAS, the Taylor Boulevard Improvements Project (Civic Drive to Ruth Drive) is included in the City’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Program as a top priority; and WHEREAS, the Taylor Boulevard Improvements Project No. 01-23 will construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Taylor Boulevard and Civic Drive, new sidewalk on the north side of Taylor Boulevard between Civic Drive and Ruth Drive, and new sidewalk on the east side of Civic Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator has determined that the Taylor Boulevard Improvements Project (Civic Drive to Ruth Drive), Project No. 01-23 is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use occurring within the City public right-of-way) in compliance with the Complete Streets Act of 2008; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2022, the Notice of Exemption was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., Engineering staff publicly opened and examined the sealed bids for the Taylor Boulevard Improvements Project (Civic Drive to Ruth Drive), Project No. 01-23; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined that Kerex Engineering, Inc. is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill as follows:
1. Kerex Engineering, Inc.’s bid of $1,465,424.50 is found to be the lowest responsive, responsible bid and is accepted by the City Council at the unit prices set forth in the bid.
This bid is on file in the Community Development Department and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full.
2. Kerex Engineering, Inc.’s bid of $69,362.00 to construct the alternate bid items is also accepted by the City Council at the unit prices set forth in the bid. This bid is on file in the Community Development Department and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full.
3. A total project construction budget of $1,689,00.00, which includes the base bid price of $1,465,424.50, the alternate bid price of $69,362.00, and project contingency funds in the amount of $154,213.50 (approximately 10%), are authorized by the City Council at the unit prices set forth in Kerex Engineering, Inc.’s bid.
4. The City Manager is authorized to execute a construction contract with Kerex Engineering, Inc. for the Taylor Boulevard Improvements Project (Civic Drive to Ruth Drive), Project No. 01-23, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1
st day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
TIMOTHY M. FLAHERTY, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Attachments:
Exhibit 1 - Contractor Agreement