Item 22 - Construction Contract for McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Project

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Public Works Agency www.santa-ana.org/pw Item # 22 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report July 1, 2025 TOPIC: McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Project AGENDA TITLE Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 25-6031) (Non -General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project (No. 25-6031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2025-42 was filed for Project No. 25-6031. GOVERNMENT CODE 484308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency Engineering Division (PWA) is responsible for the administration and oversight of all Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in the City. On September 17, 2024, City Council awarded a construction contract for Standard Street and McFadden Avenue Corridor Roadway Improvements project that includes various street improvements on McFadden Avenue from Harbor Boulevard to Grand Avenue, such as new sidewalks and pavement restoration. On October 15, 2024, City Council approved a cooperative agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) recognizing $3,690,000 in grant funding to