City Council

14. Approve an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023­24 Capital Improvement Program for $53,000 and Award a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the Amount of $540,000 for the Traffic Calming Phase 1 in Five Separate Locations on Grovemont St., Civic Center Dr., Walnut St., Myrtle St., and Cypress Ave., with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $648,000 (Project No. 23­6034) (General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 2023­24 Capital improvement Program to include $53,000 in construction funds for the Traffic Calming Phase 1 (Project No. 23­6034). 2. Authorize the City Manager to reject the bid submitted by HZS Engineering and Construction as non­responsive and award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $540,000 for construction of the Traffic Calming Phase 1, for a term beginning September 19, 2023 and ending upon project completion , and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non­substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $648,000, which includes $540,000 for the construction contract; $54,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $54,000 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 4. Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2023­35 was filed for the project.