HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - MCBEAN TRANS STATION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
DATE: June 26, 2001
SUBJECT: McBEAN TRANSFER STATION — PROJECT NO. T1007
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FTA PROJECT NOS. CA -90-X936 AND CA-90-YO68
DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council award the contract for the construction of the McBean Transfer Station,
Project No. T1007, to Dennis J. Amoroso Construction Company, Incorporated, in the
amount of $2,281,000.00; authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $228,100.00
for any necessary change orders to the contract and administrativelinspection costs; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval. City Council increase revenues in Transit Fund 801 by $1,035,000.00, and
appropriate this amount from the Transit Fund to Account No. T1007801-8001.
BACKGROUND
The McBean Transfer Station is centrally located within the Santa Clarita Transit service
area on Valencia Boulevard west of McBean Parkway, adjacent to "The Greens"
development. This project will provide for bus -to -bus transfers for patrons using the
Santa Clarita Transit system. Given its location, the Transfer Station will allow for the
restructuring of bus routes, resulting in a daily reduction of 324 bus miles (96,340
annually), thereby reducing travel time by an average of 15 minutes for many cross-town
trips presently requiring transfers. Upon completion of the Transfer Station, the temporary
transfer post on Citrus Drive will be removed.
The scope of work for the McBean Transfer Station project is to construct a pedestrian
island with bays to service 12 buses. Additional features will include passenger amenities,
such as restroom facilities, and canopies for pedestrian protection from the elements. The
facility will be interconnected with local pedestrian access to both Valencia Boulevard and
McBean Parkway.
On September 12, 2000, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and
authorized the advertisement for construction bids. On March 29, 2001, the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated an additional $1,035,000.00 of federal grant
funds to complete the funding requirements for the construction of this project.
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McBEAN TRANSFER STATION, PROJECT NO. T1007
June 26, 2001- Page 2
On April 10, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received bids for the project. However, the lowest
responsive bidder rightfully withdrew its bid, based on clerical errors that greatly impacted
the bid price. Upon reviewing the associated bid documents and references of the second
and third lowest bidders, staff concluded that additional irregularities were found in the
next two lowest bidders. Based on these findings, on April 24, 2001, the City Council
rejected all bids and authorized re -advertisement and re -bid of the project. Subsequently,
staff evaluated certain bid items to devise alternative solutions on materials to generate
savings to the construction costs without compromising the quality of the work.
On June 14, 2001, the City Clerk's Office received bids for the project (see Exhibit "A"). The
Architect's Estimate for the construction of this project is $2,225,000.00. The lowest
responsive bid was submitted by Dennis J. Amoroso Construction Company, Incorporated,
in the amount of $2,281,000.00. Staff recommends that the project be awarded to Dennis J.
Amoroso Construction Company, the lowest responsive bidder. Dennis J. Amoroso
Construction Company possesses a State Contractor's License and is in good standing with
the State Contractor's License Board. The bid was reviewed for accuracy and conformance
to the contract documents and was found to be complete. Additionally, the references
provided indicated that this contractor has performed work to their satisfaction.
At this time, The Gas Company has completed the relocation of the high-pressure gas line
off of the project site to the City's satisfaction. Upon the award of the project construction
contract, staff will proceed with the construction of the station, estimated to be completed
and in operation in eight months.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
In addition to funds previously appropriated by the City Council, the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated an additional $1,035,000.00 of federal grant
funding toward this project on March 29, 2001. At this time, the total budget available for
this project is $2,530,000.00. In addition, a $140,000.00 tax credit reimbursed to the City
for the relocation of the gas line will become available to fund this project.
ATTACHMENT
Exhibit "A!'— Bid Results
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