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Partial notice of completion - Request authorization to file a partial notice of completion for the Riggin Avenue widening project from Kelsey Street to Shirk Street.
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Agenda Date: 08/17/2026
Prepared by:
Bryce Nagel, Assistant Engineer, (559) 713-4197, bryce.nagel@visalia.gov
Christopher Crawford, City Engineer, (559) 713-4331, chris.crawford@visalia.gov
Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Director, (559) 713-4495, jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize city staff to file a partial notice of completion for the Riggin Avenue widening project from Kelsey Street to Shirk Street.
Summary:
The Riggin Avenue widening project spanned from Kelsey St to Shirk St and consisted of widening the existing 2-lane street to a divided 4-lane street. Agee Construction Inc. was awarded the construction contract for the project with an initial amount of $8,098,281.00. The final construction cost was $9,082,769.10, an increase of $984,488.10. This project is complete except for the final installation of streetlights. During construction, it was found that the standard street light poles would conflict with several of the large Southern California Edison power poles and needed to be reordered. The street light poles have been ordered but are a long lead time. Once delivered, the contractor will complete the installation and City staff will be coming back to Council for the final NOC of the project and release the remaining retention.
This partial NOC will be releasing the majority of the project’s 5% retention that is held, at the amount of $397,437.48. The remaining retention to be released will be a combination of the cost of procuring the poles at $45,300.98, which was done through a change order, and another $11,400 which is the 5% retention held from the streetlight single mast arm bid item, which covers the cost of installation. A total of $56,700.98 will be held from this retention release.
Background Discussion:
The Riggin Avenue widening project spanned from Kelsey Street to Shirk Street and consisted of widening the existing two-lane roadway into a divided four-lane roadway. Improvements included construction of center medians, landscaping, street lighting, interconnect conduit, storm drainage, turn pockets, Class IV bike lanes, Cal Water main installation, and signalization of the Riggin Avenue and Shirk Street intersection.
Industrial and residential development in the surrounding areas has increased significantly over the past ten years, resulting in greater traffic congestion in this area of the city. The widening of this segment of Riggin Avenue between Kelsey Street and Shirk Street has helped alleviate this congestion. Additionally, the traffic signal at the intersection of Riggin Ave and Shirk Street has helped with access to SR 198 and SR 99 interchanges along those respective roadways.
The project required the contractor to maintain a single lane of travel in both the east and westbound direction along Riggin Avenue throughout construction. A construction management firm was hired by the City to manage public outreach and to work with the contractor to minimize traffic impacts during construction and ensure the safety of the motoring public.
The construction contract was awarded in April 2025, and construction started in September 2025. The project experienced several delays due to seasonal rain events, Southern California Edison relocations, and the arrival of long lead time items. The original completion date was estimated for mid-March 2026. However, due to these impacts, the roadway itself opened in May 2026, with light poles for the north side of Riggin expecting to arrive and be installed in October of 2026. This partial notice of completion is being recorded to allow for partial release of retention and the start of the warranty period of the areas that are finished.
Fiscal Impact: The Riggin Avenue widening project is a multi-funded project with funds budgeted from Transportation Impact Fee (241), Measure R Regional Fund (133), and an Economic Development Administration Grant.
See the project funding breakdown below:
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Riggin Widening Project Kelsey to Shirk Budget |
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Riggin Avenue Project Final Budget (CP0398) |
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Measure R Regional Funds (Fund 133) |
$4,265,000 |
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Traffic Impact Fee (Fund 241) |
$4,775,000 |
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Economic Development Administration Grant |
$4,000,000 |
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Total Project Funding |
$13,040,000 |
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Estimated Final Project Costs: |
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Project Management & Misc. |
$211,050 |
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Design Services |
$325,383 |
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Land Acquisition & Acquisition Services (Right-of-way) |
$1,169,620 |
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Utility Relocation (SCE relocation Agreement) |
$1,112,520 |
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Construction (Agee Construction Corp) |
$8,098,281 |
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Construction Change Orders |
$984,488.10 |
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Cal Water Main Reimbursement |
($676,173) |
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Traffic Signal Pole |
$105,462 |
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Equipment Purchase |
$18,310 |
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Construction Management (Estimated Final) |
$335,000 |
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Construction Services (Material Testing, Inspection, Survey) ~ (8.5%) |
$300,000 |
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Total Estimated Project Costs: |
$11,983,941.10 |
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Estimated amount to be returned to funding sources: |
$1,056,058.90 |
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Construction Retention Release: |
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Total Construction Retention - 5% of Construction & CO’s |
$454,138.46 |
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Retention to be held until light poles are installed ( CO #10 & 5% of Bid Item 71) |
($56,700.98) |
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Retention to be released from this Partial NOC: |
$397,437.48 |
The estimated amount of funds to be returned will be sent back to the original funding sources with amounts going back to the Transportation Impact Fee (241) and Measure R Regional Fund (133). The Economic Development Administration Grant is fully expended from this project.
Prior Council Action:
June 1, 2026
Council approved construction change order #7 in the amount of $189,175.75 to Agee Construction Corp for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project Kelsey St to Shirk St.
December 15, 2025
Council approved construction change order #1 in the amount of $346,736 to Agee Construction Corp for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project Kelsey St to Shirk St.
May 19, 2025
Council received staff presentation outlining the construction phases of work, traffic detours, and resident impacts for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project Kelsey St to Shirk St.
April 21, 2025
Council authorized the purchase of traffic signal poles from Jam Services, Inc., for $105,462.00, for the Riggin Ave. and Shirk St intersection associated with the Riggin Widening project from Kelsey St. to Shirk St.
April 21, 2025
Council authorized the City Manager to award the construction contract with Agee Construction Corporation for the Riggin Widening project from Kelsey St. to Shirk St. in the amount of $8,098,281.00; authorized the transfer of Measure R Regional Funds and the amendment to Measure R Supplemental Agreements.
October 21, 2024
Council Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with NV5, Inc. to provide construction management services for two City projects 1) Shirk Street Capacity Enhancement Project from School Ave to Riggin Ave and 2) Riggin Avenue Widening Project from Kelsey St to Shirk St in the amount of $545,707.60 & $259,369.23 respectively, combined total of $805,076.83
August 5, 2024
Council authorized the execution of Southern California Edison (SCE) Facilities Relocation Agreement for $1,081,000.00 and adopt resolution 2024-46 for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project Kelsey St to Shirk St. Project.
October 17, 2022
Council accepted grant award from the U.S. Economic Administration (EDA) for $4,000,000 and executed the EDA grant agreement for the construction of Riggin Avenue Widening project from Kelsey St to Shirk St.
March 21, 2022
Adopted resolution No. 2022-09 certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2021-62 prepared for CEQA compliance as part of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) ARPA Grant for construction of the Riggin Widening Project from Kelsey Street to Shirk Street (State clearing house No. 2022010046) (Resolution No. 2022-09 required).
March 15, 2021
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.8 Property: Portion of APN 077-200-006 generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Shirk Street.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.8 Property: Portion of APN 077-100-088 generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Shirk Street.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.8 Property: Portion of APN 077-480-001 generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Kelsey Street.
September 8, 2020
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.8 Property: Portion of APN 077-480-001 generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Kelsey Street.
August 17, 2020
Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with 4Creeks Inc., for RFP 19-20-60 to prepare Plans, Specifications, Estimates, and Environmental Services for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project from Kelsey Street to Shirk Street, in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
April 6, 2020
Council authorized the execution of a measure R Supplement Agreement with the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) to secure $3.5 million of Measure R Regional Funds for the Riggin Ave. Widening from Kelsey St to Shirk
Alternatives: None recommended.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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I move for the City Council to authorize city staff to file a partial notice of completion for the Riggin Avenue widening project (Kelsey Street to Shirk Street).
Environmental Assessment Status: None required.
CEQA Review: CEQA Exemption - 2024-48
Deadline for Action: 08/17/2026
Attachments: 1. Project Location Map 2. Draft Retention Release Memo
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