City Council and Concurrent Authorities
May 21, 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BoulevardUnderpass Reconstruction, Project No. WT24030Public Works Department May 21, 2024Agenda Item 15.3 LOCATION:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Boulevard Underpass Reconstruction Project

Existing Condition:MLK Boulevard Underpass Reconstruction Project

BACKGROUND:MLK Boulevard Underpass Reconstruction ProjectTwo existing railroad bridges over MLK Boulevard are nearly 100 years oldRoadway is narrow and does not meet current standardsSan Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) – Stockton Diamond Grade Separation ProjectSJRRC to partner with the City to improve MLK BoulevardMLK Boulevard Underpass Reconstruction - One Voice project in 2023 and 2024Total project cost estimated at $60 million OBJECTIVES:MLK Boulevard Underpass Reconstruction Project Proposals received for 50% design and environmental services in July 2023Negotiated Professional Services Contract for $1,429,195 with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc.Cooperative Agreement with SJRRC to fund 50% of design and environmental servicesThis phase expected to be complete by end of 2025Overall project completion: final design, right of way acquisition, construction will pending available grant funding.

PROGRESS:MLK Boulevard Underpass Reconstruction Project Future Concept:MLK Boulevard Underpass Reconstruction Project

Possible Cross Section:MLK Boulevard Underpass Reconstruction Project

It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:Appropriate funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Public Facility Fees Street Improvement Fund Balance. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.Approve a Cooperative Agreement with SJRRC in the amount of $800,000.Award a Professional Services Contract to Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. of Sacramento, CA, in the amount of $1,429,195 to implement the preliminary design and environmental document phase.

RECOMMENDATION:MLK Boulevard Underpass Reconstruction Project QUESTIONS?