TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Construction Contract Award for the Park Street Transit Signal Priority and Signal Optimization Project
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ☐
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider approving the award of a firm fixed price construction contract for $587,210 to Ray’s Electric for the Park Street Transit Signal Priority and Signal Optimization Project.
Staff Contact:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
Initiative - Service Quality
The proposed project will help to improve service reliability and reduce District vehicle travel time along the Park Street corridor in Alameda.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The total budget for the proposed project is $1,236,211. It is funded by State Transit Assistance (STA) funds through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Bus Accelerated Infrastructure Delivery (BusAID) Program. The District applied $141,793 in capital funds to meet the local match requirement of the STA funds of 11.47% . The contract award amount of $587,210 includes the bid alternates and allowance items.
CONTRACT AWARD SUMMARY:
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Vendor Outreach Summary: |
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No. DBE/SBEs: |
233 |
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No. Registered Vendors: |
1,867 |
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Contract Summary: |
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# Proposals/Bids Received: |
5 |
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Award Type: |
Low Apparent Bid |
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Independent Cost Estimate Range: |
$495,000 to $516,780 |
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Recommended for Award: |
Ray’s Electric |
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Small Business Type: |
SBE |
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DBE/SBE %:** |
5% |
* Neither SBE, nor DBE
** The District sets Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals on contracting opportunities. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) may authorize a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal; however, SBE goals may result in DBE awards and utilization.
Levine Act Disclosure
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an Officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract. This prohibition applies to contributions to the Officer, or received by the Officer on behalf of any other Officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contributions by a party to be awarded a specified contract. Disclosure is not required for contracts that are competitively bid, contracts under $50,000; contracts between two or more government agencies; contracts where no party receives financial compensation; and periodic review or renewal of development agreements or competitively bid contracts with non-material modifications.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The Park Street Transit Signal Priority (TSP) and Signal Optimization Project will improve transit operations along Park Street in Alameda. The construction contract will include the following work:
• Installation of new TSP equipment at four (4) intersections and closing the TSP network gap on the Park Street corridor. In some locations, existing TSP equipment will need to be upgraded. Throughout the project, Global Positioning System (GPS)/radio TSP technology will be newly installed or upgraded.
• Update and optimize signal timing coordination at ten (10) intersections along Park Street to provide more efficient transit and traffic operations.
• Replacement of an outdated traffic signal controller, cabinet, and conduits at the Park Street and San Jose Avenue intersection.
The level of effort required to implement this project is low because the work is limited to upgrades of existing traffic signal infrastructure within the existing roadway, requires minimal civil work and utility coordination, and does not involve major roadway reconstruction or right-of-way acquisition. This project primarily involves installing and upgrading traffic signal equipment and implementing signal timing improvements. This will result in a relatively straightforward construction effort with limited impacts on the surrounding area.
The District issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for construction on May 15, 2026. Staff held a pre-bid meeting on May 22, 2026, and the bid period closed on June 23, 2026. The procurement was conducted as a sealed public IFB with a 5% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) utilization goal. The District received five (5) timely bids, with Ray’s Electric submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The resulting firm-fixed price contract is valued at $587,210.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
The advantage to the project is that it will improve transit reliability and reduce travel time along the Park Street corridor in Alameda. There are no disadvantages to executing this project.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
The District can choose not to award the contract but staff do not recommend this option because this project will improve transit service, reliability and travel time along this corridor.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Staff Report 26-257: Cooperative Agreement for the Park Street Transit Signal Priority & Signal Optimization Project
Board Policy 465: Procurement Policy
Board Policy 466: Small and Small Local Business Enterprise Policy
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Park Street Transit Signal Priority and Signal Optimization
Prepared by:
Casey Bruno, Senior Transportation Planner
In Collaboration with:
Wil Buller, Traffic Engineer
Approved/Reviewed by:
Michael Silk, Acting Director of Procurement & Materials Management
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Chief Planning and Development Officer
Paul Kincaid, Interim Chief Financial Officer
David Wilkins, Director of Regulatory Programs
Robert del Rosario, Director of Service Development & Planning
Aimee L. Steele, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer