DATE: June 24, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Award Contract 25-03-C Houghton Canal Bridge Replacement on N. Chateau Fresno Avenue
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-03-C Houghton Canal Bridge Replacement on N. Chateau Fresno Avenue, Federal Project No. BRLO-5942(237), and award to the lowest bidder Cal Valley Construction, Inc., 5125 N. Gates Avenue #102, Fresno, CA 93722, in the total amount of $3,099,414.80; and
2. Authorize the Director to execute contract change orders for Contract 25-03-C Houghton Canal Bridge Replacement on N. Chateau Fresno Avenue, not to exceed $210,000 for any one change order pursuant to Public Contract Code 20142, and not to exceed a total change order limit of approximately 13% of the total compensation payable under Contract 25-03-C.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will authorize the award of a Federally funded Highway Bridge Program (HBP) project. This item pertains to a location in District 1.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the first recommended action is not approved, the project will be delayed or will not be constructed. If the second recommended action is not approved, some portions of construction could be delayed due to the time required to return to the Board for approval of individual change orders.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. This project is 100% Federally funded through the HBP. The contract construction cost is estimated to range between $4,200,000 and $4,800,000. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department of Public Works and Planning - Road Fund Org 4510 FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The Houghton Canal Bridge on N. Chateau Fresno Avenue (Bridge No. 42C0695 / 04-030) is located 0.5 miles south of Belmont Avenue in the City of Fresno and has been closed since 2023. Bu...
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