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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Q) AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: 74�A"-
DATE:
July 14, 2015
SUBJECT:
JAN HEIDT NEWHALL METROLINK STATION PAINTING AND
REFURBISHMENT - AWARD CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT:
Public Works
PRESENTER:
Cruz Caldera
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
Award the contract for Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station Painting and Refurbishment
project to Sparta Builders, Inc., in the amount of $76,300 and authorize a 20 -percent
contingency in the amount of $15,260 for a total contract amount not to exceed $91 �560.
2. Authorize the use of Federal Transit Administration grant funds, increase Transit revenue
account 700-4424.012 by $127,530, and appropriate $127,530 to expenditure account
M2007700-5161.001.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
The Jan Heidi Newhall Metrolink Station, located in Downtown Newhall, opened in June 2000
and serves Santa Clarita Transit, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority, Greyhound, and Amtrak.
It serves approximately 40,000 commuters each month. After 15 years of daily use, the station is
in need of refurbishment and revitalization. In accordance with the Santa Clarita 2020 plan of
sustaining public infrastructure, this project will include painting and refinishing related surfaces
of the station and refurbishing and upgrading other elements of the property.
An invitation to bid was published two times, June 2 and 9, 2015, and was noticed on the City's
website. Seven bids were submitted to the City and opened by Purchasing on June 23. The bid
results arc shown below:
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Vendor
Sparta Builders, Inc.
CTG Construction, Inc.
Everlast Builders, Inc.
AJ Fistes Corporation
Astro Painting Company, Inc.
Prime Painting Contractors
Fix Painting Company
Location
Bid Amount
Santa Clarita, CA
$76,300
Wilmington, CA
$ 84�000
Canyon Country, CA
$87,000
Long Beach, CA
$94,400
West Covina, CA
$98,000
Northridge, CA
$105,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$189,600
Staff recommends the contract be awarded to Sparta Builders, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder
in the amount of $76,300 and authorize a 20 -percent contingency in the amount of $15,260 for a
total contract amount not to exceed $91 �560.
The remaining federal funds will be used to refurbish and upgrade other elements of the Jan
Heidt Newhall Metrolink station. These projects include rebuilding landscape trellis structures,
installing bike racks, refurbishing the station monument sign, and other building improvements.
Staff estimates these projects to cost approximately $35,970.
Sparta Builders, Inc., possesses a valid state contractor license and is.in good standing with the
Contractors State License Board and the Federal System for Award Management. The
contractor's bid has been reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and
found to be complete.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended action. the budget will be adjusted accordingly. There is no
impact to the General Fund as this project is 100 -percent federally funded.
ATTACHMENTS
Contract for Sparta Builders, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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