FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Final Acceptance of Zeco, Inc’s work for the Southridge Dog Parks (East and West) Project (Bid No. DE-25-97-SB)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept as complete the work performed by Zeco, Inc. for the Southridge Dog Parks (East and West) Project (#37200008 and #37200009).
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• 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.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by creating and promoting community through people, parks, and programs.
DISCUSSION:
On April 22, 2025, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to Zeco, Inc. in the amount of $541,326.50 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $54,132.65 for the Southridge Dog Parks (East and West) Project (#37200008 and #37200009). The project consisted of grading two (2) park sites and constructing concrete and asphalt concrete (AC) pavement improvements, which included the construction of curbs and/or gutters, concrete ramps, commercial driveways, AC dikes, AC parking lots, concrete sidewalks, and water quality BMPs.
Zeco, Inc. completed the construction of the project on February 11, 2026. The project was successfully completed for the final contract amount of $588,182.14, an increase of 8.66% from the original contract amount of $541,326.50 and $7,277.01 under the total authorized budget. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City.
Following Zeco, Inc.’s work, the Public Works - Parks and Landscaping Division continues to install fencing, trees, irrigation lines, and other amenities to complete the Southridge Dog Parks project. The Southridge West Dog Park is anticipated to be completed in April 2026, and the East Dog Park is expected to be completed in June 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of the action to accept the construction of the Southridge Dog Parks (East and West) Project (#37200008 and #37200009) as complete, the City will take over the operation and maintenance of this public infrastructure. Appropriate funding for the maintenance work is included in the FY 2025-26 budget under the Public Works & Engineering Department, Parks and Landscape Division.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.