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Shafter awards Lerdo Highway reconstruction and East Tulare pedestrian contracts
Summary
Council awarded a Bowman Asphalt contract for the Lerdo Highway reconstruction (low bid ~$923,955) and authorized a Griffith Company contract for East Tulare pedestrian improvements (low bid ~$517,735; construction budget up to $600,000), plus related budget adjustments and schedule guidance to minimize impacts around school start.
The Shafter City Council authorized two public-works contract awards and related budget actions during the meeting.
For the Lerdo Highway reconstruction (Knight Street to Valley Street), staff reported the project is federally funded with about $750,000 in federal dollars and three bids were opened; Bowman Asphalt submitted the low construction bid of $923,955. Staff recommended a budget amendment of $167,000 in gas-tax funds, bringing the recommended total project budget to approximately $1,015,000 to cover construction, testing and contingencies. The council accepted the bids, authorized the budget amendment and awarded the construction contract to Bowman Asphalt, authorizing the public-works director to issue the notice of award and notice to proceed.
For the East Tulare Avenue pedestrian improvements (Shafter Avenue to Beach Avenue) -- a project to add sidewalks, ADA curb ramps and related pedestrian infrastructure along a corridor that passes the high school -- staff said five bids were received and the low bid was submitted by Griffith Company at $517,735. The project is funded in part by TDA Article 3 funds ($440,000) and included in the CIP; staff recommended authorizing a construction budget up to $600,000 to ensure full completion. The council approved award to Griffith Company and authorized the public-works director to issue a notice to proceed.
Staff discussed outreach to residents along East Tulare Avenue and told the council the East Tulare project has a 40-calendar-day contract window; the city will emphasize scheduling and contractor coordination to minimize disruption at the start of the school year. Councilmembers and staff noted other planned summer work (water-line installations, striping and park-related utility work) and asked crews to prioritize safety and communications during construction.
Both contract awards were adopted by roll call with councilmembers voting to authorize the public-works director to proceed.
