REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR: EL TORO ROAD PROJECTS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR: EL TORO ROAD PROJECTS

Construction Administration and Construction Inspection Services for El Toro Road Resurfacing (Jeronimo to Trabuco); EL Toro Median Installation (Jeronimo to Trabuco); Jeronimo Widening (Jeronimo at El Toro Road); and Arterial Median Improvements (Trabuco at El Toro Road) projects.

El Toro Road Resurfacing (Jeronimo Road To Trabuco Road)

This Project consists of localized asphalt repairs and grinding and resurfacing of El Toro Road from the intersection of Jeronimo Road and El Toro Road to the intersection of Trabuco Road and El Toro Road.

El Toro Road Raised Medians

This project replaces the existing painted medians along El Toro Road from Jeronimo Road to Trabuco Road with raised landscaped medians with appropriate irrigation and hardscaped medians.

Median Improvements at Trabuco Road / El Toro Road

This project consists of removal of existing painted medians and/or surface mounted delineators with raised hardscaped medians on the north side of Trabuco Road at the intersection of Trabuco Road and El Toro Road with to improve traffic safety. In addition, this project would re-stripe the intersection to provide appropriate lane configurations at the intersections.

Jeronimo Widening at El Toro Road

This project widens the north side of Jeronimo Road at the intersection of Jeronimo Road and El Toro Road to correct a misalignment of Southbound Jeronimo Road through the intersection. The project requires removal of an existing block screen wall and the construction of a new block retaining/screen wall at the northwest corner of Jeronimo Road to accommodate the widening and allow for a defacto right turn lane from southbound Jeronimo to westbound El Toro Road. In addition, the project would add dual left turn lanes on eastbound and westbound El Toro Road.

About the City

The City of Lake Forest is located in southern Orange County, California, in the area commonly referred to as the Saddleback Valley, with a population of approximately 85,000. It is the County's thirty-first city and the second largest city within the Saddleback Valley, encompassing 16.6 square miles. The City of Lake Forest's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

The City was incorporated in 1991, operates under the Council/Manager form of government and is considered a contract city. The five members of the City Council are elected by district. They serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor being selected annually from among the Council Members. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California 92630. The telephone number is (949) 461-3400, and the fax is (949) 461-3511. The City website address is http://www.lakeforestca.gov .

Project Description

The City is seeking CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES for Construction Administration and Construction Inspection Services for El Toro Road Resurfacing (Jeronimo to Trabuco); EL Toro Median Installation (Jeronimo to Trabuco); Jeronimo Widening (Jeronimo at El Toro Road); and Arterial Median Improvements (Trabuco at El Toro Road) projects. .

The services are expected to be completed within three years from contract award. The City anticipates awarding a contract with an initial term of January 7, 2025 to January 6, 2028 . The City will have the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the agreement for up to two (2) additional one year terms. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the City, at its sole discretion, will not move forward with the renewal option and shall re-procure the work.