FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Award a Construction Contract for the Miller Park Fence Installation Project (Bid No. DE-24-08-SB)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Dash Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the Miller Park Fence Installation Project (#37600045) in the amount of $605,572.00, and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $60,557.20 (Bid No. DE-24-08-SB).
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility agreements, utility easements, and subsequent agreements on behalf of the City of Fontana for the Miller Park Fence Installation Project.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To improve public safety by increasing operational efficiency, visibility and availability.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana determined the need for the installation of wrought iron fencing and vehicular gates to control access to Miller Park Amphitheater. The project will provide controlled entry points during major events held at Miller Park Amphitheater.
On February 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., the bids for this contract were opened. A total of five (5) bids were received ranging from $605,572.00 to $1,154,204.00. Dash Construction Company, Inc. is the lowest bidder in the amount of $605,572.00. The Engineer's estimate was $607,945.00. After reviewing the proposed bid documents and performing reference checks, Engineering staff has determined Dash Construction Company, Inc. to be the lowest and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $605,572.00 for the full term of the construction and $60,557.20 for construction contingency. These amounts are included in the FY 2023-2024 available budget in 37600045-635-A-8330 and 37600045-635-A-8331, respectively, from the Parks Development Fund. All future costs will be included in subsequent fiscal year budgets.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.