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ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT BAKER STREET AND BABB STREET PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 24-02
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: SEUNG YANG, P.E., CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-5335
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Accept the work performed by Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., 5454 Diaz Street, Irwindale, CA 91706, for the Traffic Signal Modification at Baker Street and Babb Street Project, City Project No. 24-02, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
2. Authorize the City Manager to release the retention monies thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion filing date; release the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after the filing date; and release the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after the filing date.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 18, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., for the Traffic Signal Modification at Baker Street and Babb Street Project, City Project No. 24-02.
The project modified the traffic signal at the intersection of Baker Street and Babb Street and provided protected-permissive left turn phasing for eastbound and westbound traffic along Baker Street. Construction improvements included furnishing and installing new traffic signal poles and foundations, new traffic signal heads with yellow retroreflective border backplates, new Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) push buttons, new countdown pedestrian signal heads, as well as new pull boxes, traffic signal conduit and signal wiring. Construction also included concrete sidewalk and curb ramp installations and the relocation of existing traffic signal equipment.
ANALYSIS:
The construction of the project is now complete and a fully functional and operating traffic signal system is installed and in place. The work required by the contract documents was completed on January 9, 2025 to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The final contract cost amounted to $287,207.50.
A summary of the costs is as follows:
Original Contract Amount: $ 292,787.00
Final Quantity Adjustments: ($ 5,579.50)
Final Contract Cost: $ 287,207.50
The final contract cost reflects a 1.9% decrease from the original contract amount as a result of final quantity and cost adjustments. The final contract cost summary is shown as Attachment 1.
As of this date, there are no stop notices filed against the monies due to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
ALTERNATIVES:
This item is administrative in nature, and there are no alternatives to be considered.
FISCAL REVIEW:
Funding for this project was part of the FY2024-25 Capital Improvement Program. The total contract amount for this project was estimated at $297,787.00, and actual costs were $287,207.50. This is a difference of $5,579.50, a 1.9% decrease from the estimated amount. This project was financed using the OCTA Measure M2 Fairshare Fund (Fund 416).
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this agenda report and approves it as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This project worked toward achieving the following City Council goals:
• Maintain and Enhance the City’s Facilities, Equipment and Technology
• Strengthen the Public’s Safety and Improve the Quality of Life
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Accept the work performed by Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., 5454 Diaz Street, Irwindale, CA 91706, for the Traffic Signal Modification at Baker Street and Babb Street Project, City Project No. 24-02, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
2. Authorize the City Manager to release the retention monies thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion filing date; release the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after the filing date; and release the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after the filing date.