HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - PLACERITA CREEK UNDERSROSSING (2)AGENDA REPORT
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CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: AUGUST 24, 1993
Item to be presented by:
A. f.rRick Putnam
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PLACERITA CREEK UNDERCROSSING
DEPARTMENT: PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
BACKGROUND
On August 3, 1993, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department successfully
completed the bid opening for the construction of the Placerita Creek Undercrossing. This project
is located in Placerita Creek near San Fernando Road under the existing Metropolitan
Transportation Authority train trestle. An undercrossing is necessary to provide clearance under
the railroad bridge for. pedestrian and equestrian trail users. This will provide trail users access
to the South Fork Trail from the Placerita Canyon area.
Construction is planned to start at the beginning of September 1993, with completion scheduled
30 days later.
A total of six proposals were submitted to the City and publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
August 3, 1993. The following bids were received:
1.
C. A. Rasmussen, Inc., Simi Valley, CA
$ 92,960.00
2.,
Gerstenberger Construction, Newhall, CA
$104,257.00
3.
Ronald L. Smith, Chatsworth, CA
$105,535.50
4.
L. A. Engineering, Inc., Rosemead, CA
$115,062.00
5.
Granite Construction Company, Watsonville, CA
$127,563.00
6.
Evans and Son, Inc., Valencia, CA
$132,603.00
City staff has reviewed all proposals submitted, and all appear to have the expertise and
understanding of the scope of work to successfully complete this project.
The construction costs for this project are estimated at $105,000.00. Funds to complete this
project have been budgeted in account #25-99030-227 from a successful 1988 State Bond Act
grant application of $134,000. C. A. Rasmussen's bid proposal of $92,960.00, with a 10 percent
contingency ($9,296.00) to cover unknown conditions, falls within the project budget.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council accept bids #1 through #6 and award a contract for the Placerita Creek
Undercrossing to C. A. Rasmussen, Inc. in the amount of $92,960.00, and that an additional
$10,000.00 be approved should any change orders become necessary. In addition, approve an
estimated increase in revenue in the amount of $114,400, account #24-3586, which represents
the balance of the reimbursable grant funds to be received in fiscal year 1993-94.
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