Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDING FOR THE DOWNTOWN EAST-WEST CONNECTION, PROJECT NO. WT22050/ATPL-5008(199) On July 26, 2023, the City advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design of the Downtown East-West Connection, Project No. WT22050/ATPL-5008(199). One proposal was received; and The Downtown East-West Connection project will construct bicycle facilities and pedestrian improvements on Fremont Street, Oak Street, and Park Street between Pershing Avenue and Wilson Way in downtown Stockton. The project will restripe the roadway to add bicycle facilities, upgrade sidewalk corners to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, install speed cushions, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, crosswalks, signal timing improvements, and new signage; and After review of the proposal, it was determined that Siegfried Engineering, Inc. has the necessary knowledge, experience, and staff to perform the required work. Staff negotiated a fee of $258,500 with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. for design services; and Appropriation of funds is needed to fund all remaining costs to complete the Downtown East-West Connection project and staff costs; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council awards a Professional Services Contract between the City of Stockton and Siegfried Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $258,500, and the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute same, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference.
The City Council approves findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process. These findings include:
The City does not have sufficient staff available to design this project for bidding and construction in 2025.
Use of the RFP process is appropriate for this Professional Services Contract because it relies on the evaluation of professional qualifications and performance as the basis for selection of a vendor. Use of the criteria helps ensure selection of a vendor that will provide the highest quality professional service, which is in the public interest.
The City negotiated a contract following solicitation of competitive proposals in accordance with SMC section 3.68.070.A.3.
The City Council approves the appropriation of funds in the amount of $20,000 from the Public Facilities Fee Air Quality Fund Balance to the Downtown East-West Connection, Project No. WT22050/ATPL-5008(199).
The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED December 5, 2023 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton