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Council awards $240,002 railroad‑crossing rehab contract for Western and Normandy
Summary
The council awarded a $240,002.20 construction contract to Cali State Paving Inc. for railroad crossing rehabilitation at Western and Normandy avenues, declared a CEQA Class 1 exemption, and approved an approximately $72,000 contingency; work will follow Union Pacific track upgrades and require two 55‑hour weekend closures.
Public Works staff recommended — and the council approved — awarding a construction contract for railroad crossing rehabilitation at Western Avenue and Normandy Avenue to Cali State Paving Inc. for $240,002.20.
Staff said Union Pacific Railroad will replace and upgrade the railroad tracks first, then the city's contractor will pave adjacent asphalt to create a smooth transition to the new steel‑concrete track. Work requiring full crossing closure will occur during two separate 55‑hour weekend windows starting at 10 p.m. Friday and reopening by 5 a.m. Monday; other work will take place on weekdays.
The council declared the project categorically exempt under CEQA Class 1, section 15301 (rehab of existing facilities) and approved project plans and a 30% construction contingency ($72,000) for a combined total expenditure of $580,001.40 with funding from Measure M/local and gas tax sources.
Public Works reported two bids were received; Cali State Paving was the lowest responsive bidder. Staff said UPRR indicated construction could begin between December 2024 and February 2025 and that the city's paving would follow shortly after.
Councilmember Francis moved to award the contract; Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka seconded, and the motion passed on a recorded roll call of the members present.
