TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Contract Award
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider approving the award of a firm fixed price construction contract for $3,293,851 to Ray's Electric of Oakland, California for the construction of the AC Transit Rapid Corridors Telegraph Avenue Project segment.
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 intends to improve reliability and reduce travel time along the Telegraph Avenue corridor.? This is one of three corridors scheduled for capital improvements for transit performance under the Rapid Corridors Project.?
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The total budget for the proposed project including San Pablo and Telegraph Rapid Corridors is $12 million and is funded by various federal, state, and regional agencies including the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).? The project is fully funded by grants. Staff does not anticipate any District contribution other than staff time.???The award of this contract is proposed in the amount of $3,293,851 including the bid alternates and allowance items.
CONTRACT AWARD SUMMARY:
Vendor Outreach Summary:
No. DBE/SBEs:
311
No. Registered Vendors:
351
Contract Summary:
No. Proposals/Bids Received:|1010|Award Type:
Low Apparent Bid
Independent Cost Estimate Range:
$3 - 3.5M
Recommended for Award:
Ray's Electric
Small Business Type:
SBE
DBE/SBE Utilization %:**
Greater than the 10% goal, specific % to be finalized.
** The District sets Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals on contracting opportunities. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) may authorize a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ...
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