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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-014 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PAVEMENT TESTING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, CHARTERED
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The last Citywide pavement testing and evaluation took place in 2011. The current pavement management data is outdated and no longer reflects the actual pavement condition of City streets. Four consultants submitted proposals; one of these proposals was not considered since it was not received by the due date. Based on review of the remaining proposals, staff recommends that the contract be awarded to Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chartered.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
The California Streets and Highways Code requires California Cities to initiate and maintain a Pavement Management System (PMS) as a condition of obtaining State Transportation Improvement Programs funding. Roadway pavements are one of a municipality's largest assets and a primary infrastructure responsibility. The City of Chula Vista owns approximately 463 centerl...
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