FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Award a Construction Contract for the Police Facility Fence Installation Project
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award and authorized the City Manager to execute a construction contract with J & A Engineering Corp. for the construction of the Police Facility Fence Installation Project in the amount of $358,275.44 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $35,827.54 (Bid No. SB-03-DE-23).
2. Appropriate $75,000.00 from PD Capital Facilities Fund 636 to the Police Facility Fence Installation Project No. 36000021.
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility agreements, utility easements, and subsequent agreements on behalf of the City of Fontana for the Police Facility Fence Installation Project.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Improve public safety by increasing operational efficiency, visibility and availability.
• 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 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.
On August 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. the bids for this contract were opened. A total of five (5) bids were received ranging from $358,275.44 to $973,970.00. J & A Engineering Corp. is the lowest bidder in the amount of $358,275.44. The Engineer's estimate was $320,000.00. After reviewing the proposed bid documents and performing reference checks, Engineering staff has determined J & A Engineering Corp. to be the lowest and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project is possible through the PD Capital Facilities Fund (Fund 636) and is funded in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Project No. 36000021, PD Fence on Seville Ave. Project. An additional appropriation of $75,000.00 from PD Capital Facilities Fund 636 will be included with the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 First Quarter budget request.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.