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ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY STREET RE-STRIPING FY 2023-24 SB1 PROJECT
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Approve Notice of Exemption No. NOE24-24 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the City Street Re-Striping FY 2023-24 SB1, Project No. WD24009.
2. Approve the plans and specifications for the City Street Re-Striping FY 2023-24 SB1, Project No. WD24009.
3. Transfer funds in the amount of $100,000 from the Local Streets Resurfacing Program FY 2023-2024 SB1, Project No. WD24003, to the City Street Re-Striping FY 2023-24 SB1, Project No. WD24009.
4. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $370,010 to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. DBA PCI of Azusa, CA, for the City Street Re-Striping FY 2023-24 SB1, Project No. WD24009.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Summary
The project will re-stripe 48 intersections citywide and six centerline miles of arterial and collector roads and includes lane line striping (Attachment A). The improvements include refreshing crosswalks, limit lines, pavement legends that are worn, and modification of striping and traffic signs. The project was included in the 2023-28 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
On June 6, 2024, the City received two bids for this project. Staff recommends award of the Construction Contract to the lower responsive bidder, WGJ Enterprises, Inc. DBA PCI, in the amount of $370,010. Staff also recommends that Council adopt a resolution approving Notice of Exemption No. NOE24-24 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving the plans and specifications for the project.
Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2024 and be completed by winter 2024, weather permitting.
DISCUSSION
Background
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB1), known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB1 funding provides for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the State highway and local streets and road systems. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) is responsible for oversight of funding and/or programs created with the approval of SB1.
SB1 provides funding for the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Program. Other programs include the Local Partnership Program, the Active Transportation Program, State Highway Operation and Protection Program, and Local Streets and Roads Program. The RMRA funding is part of the City's overall Gas Tax allocation; however, RMRA funds can only be expended on projects that meet eligibility criteria and have been approved by the CTC. RMRA funds are accounted for and reported separately from regular Gas Tax funds. An estimated $7.9 million in SB1 RMRA Program funding was allocated to the City for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24, and the project list was approved by Council on May 2, 2023, by Resolution No. 2023-05-02-1211.
The City Street Re-Striping FY 2023-24 SB1 project was included in the 2023-28 Five-Year CIP. The project will re-stripe 48 intersections citywide and six centerline miles of arterial and collector roads citywide (Attachment A). The improvements include lane line striping, refreshing crosswalks, limit lines, and pavement legends that are worn. Existing worn traffic stripes and markings will be primed, and a new coat of thermoplastic material will be applied. Thermoplastic comprises plastic, binders, and glass beads to provide durability and retro-reflectivity to aid nighttime driving. The application is anticipated to last approximately five years. The project also includes the modification of some striping configurations and traffic signs. The selection criteria for this project was developed through visual inspection of the roads, existing work orders, and citizen requests.
On July 26, 2016, Council adopted a Community Workforce and Training Agreement (CWTA). The CWTA became effective August 25, 2016, and applies to all Public Works projects over $1 million that are bid after that date. On July 16, 2019, by Motion No. 2019-07-16-1403, Council extended the CWTA term to August 25, 2024. The CWTA was not applied to this project because the engineer’s estimate was under $1 million.
Present Situation
On May 14, 2024, the City Street Re-Striping FY 2023-24 SB1, Project No. WD24009, was advertised for bids. On June 6, 2024, two bids were received with the following results:
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COMPANY NAME |
BID AMOUNT |
ADJUSTED BID AMOUNT (local preference applied) |
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WGJ Enterprises, Inc. DBA PCI (Azusa, CA) |
$370,010.00 |
$370,010.00 |
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Chrisp Company (Stockton, CA) |
$565,590.00 |
$554,278.20 |
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Engineer’s Estimate |
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$365,882.50 |
The requirements of Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) section 3.68.090, Local Business Preference, apply to this project. Chrisp Company is located within the San Joaquin County limits and is entitled to a two percent bid preference. Application of the Local Business Preference has no effect on the bid order. The Local Employment Ordinance, SMC section 3.68.095, also applies to this project.
The bid from WGJ Enterprises, Inc. DBA PCI, the lower responsive bidder, is regular in all respects and has the proper license to perform the work. Staff recommends Council approve the plans and specifications for the project and award a Construction Contract to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. DBA PCI of Azusa, CA, in the amount of $370,010.
The project is in conformance with the City’s General Plan, pursuant to California Government Code, section 65402, and is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA as specified under Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines. As a result, the project has been granted a Categorical Exemption. The activities related to this project constitute a discretionary project under the City’s jurisdiction and qualifies as a project that does not have a significant effect on the environment. This resolution will approve the filing of Notice of Exemption No. NOE24-24 under CEQA. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2024 and be completed by winter 2024, weather permitting.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
With the transfer of funds in the amount of $100,000 from the Local Streets Resurfacing Program FY 2023-24 SB1, Project No. WD24003, to the City Street Re-Striping FY 2023-24 SB1, Project No. WD24009, there will be sufficient funding to award a Construction Contract to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. DBA PCI, of Azusa, CA, in the amount of $370,010.
There is no impact to the City’s General Fund or any other unrestricted fund as a result of taking the recommended actions.
Attachment A - Vicinity Map