TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Bonnie Hagan, Acting City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. Subject
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Approval of plans and specifications for Bus Stop Enhancement at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and authorization to advertise Bid No. 21-22.09.
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2. Summary
Plans and specifications have been completed and the project is ready to be advertised for bids. The total estimated construction cost, including contingencies and construction engineering (10%), is $108,130.
3. Recommended Action
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1. Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for the Bus Stop Enhancement at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
2. Approve the use of sole-source supplier, Tolar Manufacturing Company, of bus stop shelters and correlating street furniture for the Bus Stop Enhancement at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
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4. Fiscal Impact
The total expenditure, including the 10% contingency and construction engineering is $108,130 and will be funded in Citywide Bus Stop Enhancement (30162) through:
Reimbursable Capital Projects (550) $98,300
TSIP Citywide (287) 9,830
Total: $108,130
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. Discussion and Background
This project will provide bus stop enhancements at five existing bus stop locations in the City of Orange. The improvements include the installation of five new bus shelters, benches, and trash receptacles. These locations include:
- Westbound Chapman Avenue at The City Drive
- Eastbound Chapman Avenue at The City Drive
- Westbound Chapman Avenue at Main Street
- Dock 2 at Orange Transportation Center
- Northbound The City Drive at Justice Center Way
Project improvements will be installed per the American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) requirements.
The City has pursued and obtained funding from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) under the M2 Project W Safe Transit Stops program in order to fund the various improvements provided by the project. The City has entered into an agreement with OCTA for 90% reimbursement for the construction of this project up to the amount of $98,300. The total cost is estimated at $108,130, including a 10% construction engineering and contingency. Upon receipt of public bids, staff will return to City Council and recommend any funding adjustments and award of contract based on the outcome of the public bid.
The City has typically used bus shelters manufactured by Tolar Manufacturing Company (Tolar). Tolar, based in Corona, California, has been in business over 25 years and is an industry-leading manufacturer in the design and fabrication of high quality transit shelters and street furniture. Numerous public transit agencies have chosen Tolar for their transit shelter needs. Almost all of the City’s existing bus shelters have been manufactured by Tolar. To ensure the goals of efficient maintenance, quality products, and consistent appearance, staff is recommending Council approve Tolar as the sole source supplier for the bus shelter and benches.
Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2022 and is expected to be completed within 30 calendar days after the start of construction.
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA guidelines Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Class 1. The Notice of Exemption has been filed with the County Recorder’s Office.
Specifications and cost estimates are available for review in the Public Works Department.
7. ATTACHMENTS
• Location Map