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Report regarding awarding a construction contract to Liffey Electric of San Francisco, California for the Chestnut Avenue and Commercial Avenue Intersection Improvements project (tr2404) in an amount not to exceed $1,016,000, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $1,219,200 and related actions. (John Wilson, Senior Civil Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution awarding a construction contract to Liffey Electric of San Francisco, California, for the Chestnut Ave and Commercial Ave Intersection Improvements project (No. tr2404, Bid No. 2715) in an amount not to exceed $1,016,000, authorizing a total construction budget of $1,219,200, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Chestnut Avenue and Commercial Avenue Intersection Improvements project is a traffic infrastructure improvement project intended to improve safety and enhance the orderly flow of traffic at the location of Commercial Avenue and Chestnut Avenue.
The project will construct a new traffic signal at the location of the existing all-way stop controlled intersection, realign the roadway centerline, construct curb improvements, and connect the traffic signal to the City's private fiber-optic network.
Bid Process and Results
The Project was advertised using formal bid procedures for public projects greater than $200,000, in accordance with the City's purchasing policy. This procedure awards the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
On March 13, 2026, the City received seven (7) bids. After review, Liffey Electric was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The following is a summary of all bids received:
Rank
Contractor
Bid|1010|Liffey Electric
$1,016,000|1010|Bay Area Lightworks, Inc.
$1,150,000|1010|Golden Bay Construction, Inc.
$1,189,203|1010|Terocons Inc.
$1,216,910|1010|St....
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