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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-251 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SNS [STREET NAME SIGNS] CONVERSION PROGRAM FY 2015/16 (CIP NO. TF393)" PROJECT TO CTE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,100
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On October 26, 2016, the Director of Public Works received five (5) sealed bids for "Internally Illuminated SNS Conversion Program (CIP No. TF393)" project at various locations. The project consists of the replacement of failing internally illuminated traffic signal street name signs with retro-reflective street name signs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
Due to increasing operational and maintenance costs and in an effort to promote sustainable infrastructure, the City created a project to replace failing Internally Illuminated Street Name Signs (IISNS) at various intersections with Reflectorized Street Name Signs (RSNS). RSNS provide high visibility due to their reflective characteristics and do not have light bulbs requiring operational cost or periodic replacement. Attachment 1 shows the proposed RSNS conversion locations.
On October 6, 2016, the Director of Public Works received six (6) sealed ...
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