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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-081 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "SIGN REFLECTIVITY REPLACEMENT FY 2015/2016 (CIP# TF391)" PROJECT TO A GOOD SIGN & GRAPHICS CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,400; WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 574-01; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ALL CHANGE ORDERS AND EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $143,000
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On April 14, 2017, the Director of Public Works received three (3) sealed bids for the "Sign Reflectivity Replacement FY 2015/2016 (CIP# TF391)" project at various locations. The project consists of the removal and installation of street signs, sign post and foundations.
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
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has mandated that Cities have a maintenance plan for replacing signs not meeting minimum retroreflectivity levels. Minimum retroreflectivity levels are intended to promote sign visibility and ensure critical information is conveyed to motorists.
Bids previously received for this project were rejected as summarized in City Council Memorandum (see Attachment 1) dated December 21, 2016. Bid analysis revealed that th...
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