I. RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Coalinga City Council:
- Accept the project as complete.
- Authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion for the project with the County Recorder and notify surety to exonerate contract bonds.
- Authorize the Finance Department to release the 5% construction retention payment to Bush Engineering, Inc. after recordation of the Notice of Completion by the Fresno County Registrar-Recorder’s Office, contingent upon no claims being filed on the project.
II. BACKGROUND:
On April 21, 2022, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Bush Engineering, Inc. in an amount of $510,250.00, with an additional contingency of $51,025.00 set aside for any unforeseen incidentals for a total authorization amount of $561,275.00.
The work to be done under this contract included construction of 1.38 miles of Class I multi-use trail and 0.20 miles of Class IV two-way separated bikeway along Lucille and Monterey Avenues in Coalinga, CA. The work entails construction surveying, trail excavation and grading, demolition and removal of existing concrete improvements, placement of aggregate base layer, AC pavement, and decomposed granite, construction of modular block retaining wall, installation of storm drain facilities, relocation of existing fire hydrants and street light poles, adjustment of existing utility lids, construction of concrete curb and gutter, curb ramps, valley gutter, and sidewalk, and placement of striping and signage.
A notice to Proceed was issued to Bush Engineering, Inc. providing 60 working days to complete construction.
III. DISCUSSION:
The project was scheduled for completion on August 2, 2022 and was completed on time and within the total authorized amount. The final contract amount is $548,917.00.
A final inspection of the project was performed August 3, 2022, which included preparation of a final punch list of items. The punch list items were completed on August 19, 2022. The Notice of Completion, when filed, begins a time period for which mechanics liens, liens against the contractor, and stop payment notices can be filed against a public construction project. It is a protection for the City during a construction project. Staff is not aware of any issues related to this project.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The project was fully funded by Federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ). | | |