Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDING AND AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD WIDENING AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS, PROJECT NO. WT19007 On April 10, 2024, the City advertised a Request for Proposals for preparation of a Precise Road Plan (PRP), environmental documents, and final design of the Lower Sacramento Road Widening and Bridge Replacements, Project No. WT19007. One proposal was received; and The project will widen the existing roadway from two lanes to four lanes. The limits of the project are between Royal Oaks Drive and Pixley Slough just north of Eight Mile Road. The project also includes the reconstruction of the bridges over Pixley Slough and Bear Creek, and the box culvert in Wine Draw Slough located just south of Eight Mile Road; and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. was determined to be qualified for this project. Staff negotiated a fee in the amount of $4,335,231.44 with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for professional engineering services; and Appropriation of funds is needed to fund all remaining costs to complete the design services and staff costs; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council approves the appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from the Public Facilities Fees Regional Transportation Impact Fee Fund Balance to the Lower Sacramento Road Widening and Bridge Replacements, Project No. WT19007.
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 prepare the PRP, environmental documents, and final design for this project.
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 awards a Professional Services Contract between the City of Stockton and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in the amount of $4,335,231.44, 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 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 July 29, 2025 .
CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton