FROM:
Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Award a Construction Contract for Public Works Concrete Maintenance Project (PW-24-133-SB)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with We R Builders, Inc. from Glendale CA for the construction of the Public Works Concrete Maintenance Project in the amount of $289,836.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $28,983.60
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
• Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The Public Works Department (Street and Utility Division) is charged with maintaining a network of existing sidewalks, pedestrian access ramps, curbs, gutters, driveway approaches, and other miscellaneous concrete improvements.
On February 27, 2024, the Public Works Department (Street and Utility Division) advertised the project for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, curb ramps, walkways, cross-gutters, and driveway approaches within the Sierra Lakes tract boundary. The bid was sent to three hundred twenty (320) bidders who were notified of the bid. Bid packets were downloaded/received by thirty-five (35) vendors and we received thirteen (13) bid responses. Twenty-four (24) Fontana vendors were notified. One (1) Fontana vendor response was received. The Sealed Bids were opened electronically at 2:00 p.m. on March 14, 2024. The bids ranged from $289,836.00 to $524,699.49. We R Builders, Inc. is the lowest bidder in the amount of $289,836.00. The engineer’s estimate was $304,000.
After reviewing the proposed bid documents and performing the reference checks, the Public Works Department has determined We R Builders, Inc. to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds have been budgeted in FY 2023/24 in the Capital Reinvestment Fund 601 in the Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project No. 37104326. 601 A. 8329 $183,336.56 and in Concrete Maintenance Operating Budgets 10137106 8130 $55,033.04 and 28137106 8130 $80,450.00. This funding includes the 10% contingency.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.