REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 11/03/2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT:
Title
Award a Professional Services Agreement with JMDiaz, Inc. DBA JMD, and approve a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the Quiet Zone Feasibility Study.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Corona City Council had requested that Public Works staff present on the possibility of implementing quiet zones at railroad crossings throughout the City to address routine train horn noises at grade crossings that negatively affect citizen quality of life. Staff compiled research on quiet zones and solicited input from neighboring agencies and consulting firms in this field. Staff determined that this undertaking requires unique expertise and would require a consulting firm to complete the study. Staff prepared the Quiet Zone Feasibility Study Request for Proposals and received two responsible proposals. This action is to approve and award Request for Proposals No. 22-022AS for the Quiet Zone Feasibility Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals No. 22-022AS for the Quiet Zone Feasibility Study to J.M. Diaz, Inc., for the total amount of $80,000.
b. Approve a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with BNSF Railway Company in the amount of $53,000 for the reimbursement of reviews and work performed by BNSF.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with JMDiaz, Inc. DBA JMD in the amount of $80,000 and approve necessary change orders and amendments up to $8,000, approximately 10% of the contract amount. The total contract amount with change orders is not to exceed $88,000.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with BNSF Railway Company in the amount of $53,000.
e. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to issue a...
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