FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Final Acceptance of the Police Facility Fence Installation Project
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept as complete the work performed by J & A Engineering Corp. for the construction of the Police Facility Fence Installation Project (#37600021) and approve the final construction amount of $369,687.37 (SB-03-DE-23).
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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:
On September 27, 2022, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder (J & A Engineering Corp.) in the amount of $358,275.44 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $35,827.54 for the Police Facility Fence Installation Project (#37600021). The City of Fontana determined the need for the installation of wrought iron fencing and vehicular gates to control access near the Police Department (PD) and its parking facilities along Seville Avenue, between Wheeler Avenue and Emerald Avenue.
J & A Engineering Corp. completed construction of the project on June 30, 2023. The project was successfully completed for the final contract amount of $369,687.37, an increase of 3.19% from the original contract amount of $358,275.44 and $24,415.61 under the total authorized budget. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.