HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - SOLEDAD CYN RD IMPROV (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
CONSENT CALENDAR Jeff Kolin
DATE: June 26, 1990
SUBJECT: Contract Award For Soledad Canyon Road
Median and Street Tree Improvements
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
BACKGROUND
As directed by the City Council, the Parks and Recreation Department has
completed the construction documents and bidding process for median and street
tree improvements along Soledad Canyon Road. These improvements include
planting drought tolerant trees in the sidepanel along Soledad Canyon Road from
Bouquet junction to the Bermite entrance. It also includes improving the second
and third median heading east from Bouquet junction along Soledad Canyon Road.
Stamped concrete and drought tolerant plant material will be used in the medians.
The City advertised for bids through newspapers, The Dodge Report and contacted
ten companies which had bid a similar type of project for the City six months
ago. A total of six bid packages were picked up from the City. The public bid
opening for this project was on June 14, 1990, at which time one bid package was
submitted. The responsible bidder was Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. whose total
base bid came in at $215,433.35. Reference checks have been positive and their
expertise and understanding of this project's scope of work qualifies Terra -Cal
Construction, Inc. for this project. This company carries all appropriate
insurances and has the ability to complete this job on schedule and within
budget.
The completion date for the construction of this project is early to mid
September of 1990. The contractor will maintain the improvement for 90 days
from the date of written approval of installation. The Parks and Recreation
Department will begin maintaining the improvement around January 1991. Maps
displaying the proposed construction location and the landscaping theme are
posted in the Council Chambers.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has budgeted $300,000 for the construction of this project through
capital improvement account number 25-99005227. Bid proposal of $215,433.35
from Terra -Cal Construction is within the estimated budget. Staff requests that
an additional 10% of the project cost be established as a contingency fund for
the project for any change orders which may be required.
It is recommended that .City Council review this. report and award the contract
for the Soledad Canyon Road Medians and Parkway Landscaping to Terra -Cal
Construction, Inc. for $215,433.35 and establish a 10% contingency for the
project in the amount of $21,543.00.
Agenda Item: L_._