Agenda Item: 16
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND FIBER
OPTIC INTERCONNECT, COPPER HILL DRIVE AND DEER
SPRINGS DRIVE, PROJECT C4016
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Joel Bareng
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for Traffic Signal and Fiber Optic Interconnect, Copper Hill Drive and Deer Springs Drive, Project C4016.
2. Award the construction contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., in the amount of $535,589 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $53,559, for a total contract amount not to exceed $589,148.
3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $166,885 from the Streetlight Ad Valorem Fund (Fund 354) to expenditure account C4016354-516101.
4. Decrease funds in the amount of $535,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund (Fund 228) from expenditure account C4016228-516101. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $535,000 from TDA Article 8 (Fund 233) to expenditure account C4016233-516101.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
In 2012, the City of Santa Clarita (City) annexed an unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County (North Copper Hill Annexation), which included a segment of Copper Hill Drive, from Haskell Canyon Road to David Way. Copper Hill Park, which was part of this annexation and
constructed by the County of Los Angeles, is located on the south side of Copper Hill Drive at Deer Springs Drive. Prior to annexation and thereafter, the City received numerous traffic complaints from concerned residents with regard to pedestrian crossings on Copper Hill Drive, to and from the park. Pedestrian crossings at this location have continued to increase due to park upgrades, such as shade and play structures. The Archery Range at Haskell Canyon Open Space, which is adjacent to the park, on the north side of Copper Hill Drive has also contributed to the increase in pedestrian crossing in this area.
On January 26, 2021, the City Council approved the design of a traffic signal at the intersection of Copper Hill Drive and Deer Springs Drive. The design and construction of a traffic signal at this intersection will enhance traffic safety for pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists. The fiber optic interconnect will allow City staff to communicate to the traffic signal from the City’s Traffic Operations Center, located at City Hall.
An invitation to bid was published twice on March 24 and 31, 2022. A total of five bids were submitted to the City and opened by Purchasing on April 26, 2022. The results are shown below.
Company Location Base Bid Amount
1. Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. Irwindale, CA $301,372
2. Taft Electric Company Ventura, CA $316,718
3. Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. Chino, CA $377,778
4. Servitek Electric, Inc. Walnut, CA $602,853
5. Comet Electric, Inc. Chatsworth, CA $606,770
Staff recommends awarding the project to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $535,589 and authorizing a contingency in the amount of $53,559, for a total amount not to exceed $589,148. This includes the base bid of $301,372 and bid alternate items in the amount of $234,217. This contractor possesses a valid state contractor's license and is in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. The bid was reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete.
The requested budget appropriation will provide for the base bid and bid alternates, which include fiber optic interconnect along Copper Hill Drive from Haskell Canyon Road to Deer Springs Drive and from Deer Springs Drive to Buckhorn Lane.
The total project budget will provide for the construction contract, construction support costs for labor compliance services, staff oversight, inspection, and project management. The requested construction contingency will cover any unforeseen issues or additional needs that may occur during the construction process.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, adequate funds will be available in project expenditure accounts C4016233-516101 (TDA Article 8) and C4016354-516101 (Streetlight Ad Valorem) to support the recommended contract.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Bid Proposal (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)