HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - AWARD BID IMPROV SOLEDAD (2)AGENDA REPORT
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CONSENT CALENDAR Jeff Kolin
DATE: July 9, 1991
SUBJECT: Award of Bid for the improvements of the
Soledad Medidn and Sid ianel Phase II project
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreat ion
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department has completed the construction documents and
bidding process for two Capital Improvement Projects: (1) landscaping adjacent
to the railroad right-of-way on Soledad Canyon Road and (2) median improvements
on Soledad Canyon Road, a map identifying the sidepanel tree planting area and
median improvements is attached.
The first project improvements include planting drought tolerant' trees on the
south side of Soledad Canyon Road from the Bermite entrance to the bridge just
west of Camp Plenty Road. This area is approximately two miles in length and
will include a water conservation irrigation system.
The second project includes a continuation of median improvements from the east
end of Phase I, approximately in front of the First Care Medical Center on
Soledad Canyon Road, eastward to the main entrance of the Saugus Speedway.
Colored stamped concrete, drought tolerant trees, ground cover and a drip
irrigation system will be installed.
For ease of administration ' and cost savings, the City has combined the two
projects into one bid document. Four proposals were submitted to the City and
publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25th, 1991. The following bids
were received:
Karleskint-Crum, Inc. $416,244.00
Premier Engineers, Inc. $403,428.12
Marina Contractors, Inc. $387,654.00
Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. $327,771.80
Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. was the lowest bidder, but was disqualified by not
fully adhering to the project specifications. Marina Contractors, Inc. was the
lowest bidder who complied with all the project requirements. Reference checks
have been positive and their expertise and understanding of this project's scope
of work qualifies Marina Construction, Inc. for this project.
The completion date for the construction of this project is early to mid
September of 1991. The contractor will maintain the improvements for 90 days
from,the date of written approval of installation.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Through continued appropriations from the fiscal year '90-'91 budget, funds are
available in accounts 25-99003-227 and 25-99005-227 to complete this project.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the contract for Soledad Median and Sidepanel Improvement
Phase Il be awarded to Marina Construction, Inc. in the amount of $387,654 and
that an additional $40,000 be encumbered for any change orders that may become
necessary once the construction commences.
ATTACHMENT
Map of Phase Two Improvements
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