FROM:
Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Award Bid for Baseline Avenue Median Landscape Improvements (PW-24-70-SB)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Superb Engineering Inc. for the construction of Baseline Avenue Median Landscape Improvements in the amount of $466,577.35 and authorize a 10% contingency amount of $46,658 (Bid No. PW-24-70-SB).
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To enhance the local environment for future generations and create a healthy economic and environmental future by implementing sustainable landscaping and the use of recycled water.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The Baseline Avenue Median Landscape Improvement Project is located on Baseline Avenue between Americana Way and Cherry Avenue. Approximately 48,000 square feet of landscape turf and overhead spray sprinklers will be removed and replaced with a new drip irrigation system and drought tolerant landscaping. Eighty five (85) new trees will also be planted. Upon completion of the project, the City will receive $142,000 in turf replacement rebate funding from the Metropolitan Water District.
Bids for this project were opened electronically on December 6, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Three hundred seventy-eight (378) bidders were notified of the bid. Bid packets were downloaded/received by thirty-two (32) vendors and we received five (5) bid responses. Eight (8) Fontana vendors were notified; however, no Fontana vendor responses were received. After evaluating the vendor responses, the staff is recommending Superb Engineering Inc. located in Banning, California, as they are the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $466,577.35 for the full term of the construction contract and $46,658.00 for construction contingency. Funding for this project is available in the FY23-24 Budget in the amount of $378,000, additional funding has been requested with the Mid-Year Budget Report in ORG# 39637209.8130. In addition, the City will receive a $142,000 turf replacement rebate to offset cost.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.