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Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Award a Construction Contract for the Pacific Electric Trail Canopy (Outdoor Fitness Zone Equipment) PW-24-251-CC
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with A&R Tarpaulins, Inc. for the construction of the Pacific Electric Trail - Canopy (Outdoor Exercise Equipment) in the amount of $162,194.11 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $16,219.41 (Bid No. PW-24-251-CC).
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Enhance the local environment for future generations and create a healthy economic and environmental future by encouraging healthy eating, regular physical activity, and responsible individual choices.
• Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by creating and promoting community through people, parks, and programs.
DISCUSSION:
The Pacific Electric Trail as it currently exists is an 18-mile long multi-use pedestrian and bicycle path that follows the old Pacific Electric Railway from Claremont to Rialto. The trail has transformed active transportation opportunities for the City of Fontana, enhancing old railways into new trails for the community. The Pacific Electric Trail is multiuse for bicyclists, runners, and pedestrians along with connection to the larger regional non-motorized, multi-use commuter and recreational trail system. The trail supports the City’s ‘Healthy Fontana’ goals, providing local historical enrichment alongside a sustainable and nurturing destination. This project will provide a canopy shade for the new outdoor Fitness Zone exercise equipment that will be installed along the trail east of Interstate 15 Freeway and west of North Heritage Circle.
On November 7, 2024, at 2:00pm, the bid for this contract was opened. A total of twenty-six (26) vendors were notified and eighteen (18) bidders downloaded the bid documents. The city only received one (1) bid from A&R Tarpaulins, Inc. of Fontana, California. After reviewing the proposed bid documents, Purchasing has determined A&R Tarpaulins, Inc. to be responsible and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $162,194.11 plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $16,219.41 and is included in the 2024-25 Current Budget for the Pacific Electric Trail project 37600072-301-A-8330.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.