HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-07; City Council; 17340; Swim Complex Filtration & Heating ReplacementAB# 17,340
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DEPT. Recreation
CITY OF CARLSBAD -- AGENDA BILL
TITLE :
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR SWIM COMPLEX FILTRATION AND
HEATING REPLACEMENT
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CITY ATTY&-
CITY MGR.~
RECOMMENDED ACTION :
It is recommended the City Council ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. awarding the
construction contract for the Swim Complex Filtration and Heating Replacement, City Project No.
38981 and appropriating additional project funding.
2003-265
ITEM EXPLANATION :
The Monroe Street Swim Complex’s filtration and heating system is many years past it’s life
expectancy, requiring frequent and expensive repairs. The purpose of this project is to replace
the old system before a catastrophic breakdown occurs. Such a breakdown could require up to
six months to repair which could cause a major inconvenience to the Carlsbad aquatics patrons.
On July 22, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2003-200 approving the plans and
specifications, and authorizing the advertisement of bids for the Swim Complex Filtration and
Heating Replacement Project, City Project No. 38981.
On September 9, 2003, two (2) sealed bids were received and opened by the City’s Purchasing
Department as follows:
California Commercial Pools $216,000
Mission Pools of Escondido $21 9,000
An original estimate of $146,300 was prepared by the City’s aquatics consultants, Aquatics
Design Group (ADG) earlier this year. Because both of the bids are significantly higher than the
estimate without a significant change in project scope, staff has requested ADG evaluate the
reason for the discrepancy.
Attached as Exhibit “A is ADG’s letter listing nine possible reasons for the high bids. To
summarize the letter, ADG concluded the project is unattractive to contractors in the current
construction market. ADG believes a renovation project is undesirable to contractors who have
the alternative to accept new construction projects of greater size, higher profit potential, and less
risk.
With additional research, staff has concluded the two bids submitted are fair and that it would not
be possible to obtain a more competitive bid.
Purchasing and Recreation Department staff have reviewed the bid documents submitted by
California Commercial Pools and have found them to be complete and in compliance with the bid
requirements. Therefore, should the City Council choose to award this contract, staff
recommends it be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, California Commercial
Pools.
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Construction is anticipated to begin shortly after award and will require 60 calendar days to
complete. During the first 213 of the construction schedule, the contractor will obtain materials and
pre-fabricate equipment. For the remaining 1 /3 of the construction schedule, the contractor will
mobilize and commence construction on site. This will result in the Swim Complex being closed
from November 24, 2003 to December 12, 2003 to accommodate construction needs. Staff has
alerted the public and the school district of the anticipated closure.
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OPTIONS
There are two options for Council to consider regarding this project. I Option 1: Reject all bids and continue to make periodic repairs as necessary.
Option 2: Appropriate additional funding to the project and award the contract at this I
Partial funding for construction has been appropriated and is available in the amount of $146,300
from the Infrastructure Replacement Fund. An additional $91,300 would be required to complete
the project. The following illustrates the necessary funding to complete the project.
FY 2003-2004 Budqet (estimate) A) Expenditures to Date $ 9,758
6) Construction Estimate 146,300
C) Desian, Inspection, Testina, etc. 15,952
D) Subtotal 172,000
Revised Proiect Budqet
E) Construction Bid $21 6,000
F) 10% Contingency 21,600 G) Expenditures to Date 9,748
H) Desian, Inspection. Testina. etc. 15.952
I) Total New Project Estimate 263,300
J) Less Available Funds (Item “D” above) 172,000
K) Total Additional Required $ 91,300
As indicated previously, the existing filtration and heating system is in severe disrepair. Should
Council reject bids, there is a risk the filtration and heating system could have a catastrophic
breakdown. For this reason, it is staff’s recommendation that Council choose Option 2 and
appropriate additional funding for the project in the amount of $91,300 from the Infrastructure
Replacement Fund. In addition, staff recommends Council award the contract to California
Commercial Pools, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the amount of $21 6,000.
EXHIBITS:
1) Resolution NO. 2003-265
2) Exhibit “A, Letter from Aquatic Design Group
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Scott Bradstreet, Park Planner, (760) 434-2856, sbrad Bci.carlsbad.ca.us.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-265
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING THE SWIM COMPLEX
FILTRATION AND HEATING REPLACEMENT CONTRACT TO
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL POOLS, PROJECT NO. 38981,
AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL
PROJECT FUNDING.
WHEREAS, The City of Council of the City of Carlsbad, California previously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-200 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the
advertisement of bidding for the Swim Complex Filtration and Heating Replacement, City
Project No. 38981; and
WHEREAS, two (2) sealed bids were received and opened by the City on September 9,
2003 for the above referenced project; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsive, responsible bid is determined to have been
submitted by California Commercial Pools, in the amount of $216,000; and
WHEREAS, partial project funding in the amount of $146,300 has been appropriated
and is available in the Infrastructure Replacement Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to appropriate additional funding in the amount of
$91,300 from the Infrastructure Replacement Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds it necessary, desirable, and in the public
interest to award the contract for the Swim Complex Filtration and Heating Replacement to
California Commercial Pools and to authorize the appropriation of additional project funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the contract for the Swim Complex Filtration and Heating Replacement be awarded
to California Commercial Pools, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount
of $216,000.
3. That additional funding in the amount of $91,300 from the Infrastructure Replacement
Fund be appropriated for the project.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council held on the 7th day of October , 2003 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Hall, and Packard
CLAUDE A. LWS, Mafir vL c;'" - .'
ATTEST: /
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11 September 2003
Carl Pope
Aquatic Supervisor
City of Carlsbad Recreation
3401 Monroe Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Carl:
We are in receipt of the swim complex filtrationheating bids, contract No. 3898-
1, and offer the following comments.
The two bids that were submitted were within $3,000 dollars of each other, but
were considerably over the Architect’s estimate and the City’s listed valuation. While
both bids are from qualified pool contractors, (Mission Pools and California Commercial
Pools) both are far in excess of the anticipated costs.
Potential reasons for the overage are:
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The current bidding climate for pool contractors is ‘Pro-contractor’ with
several large pool projects in the bidding and construction phase.
Only two companies submitted bids, due to current project loads.
This is a highly specialized trade and project dealing with specialized
equipment.
The swimming pool industry has had liability insurance renewals increase
by 50-100% this year.
The undesirable nature of renovation work couple with the desire by the
contractors to cover their exposure.
Prevailing wage and insurance requirements by the City.
Increased scope of the project during the design phase without updating of
the estimate.
Relatively short period of construction time during a holiday period.
Constraints of the site and work areas.
Further review of actual bids indicate that many of the contractors unit prices are
several times what they should be, in accordance with current prices. It appears that the
contractors prices reflect a busy market with a ‘Here’s Our Price’ attitude.
EXHIBIT A
Carlsbad Swim Complex
11 September 2003
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We stand-by the City, and will support their decision to accept bids or reject and
re-bid the project with a potentially revised scope of work, as may be required. We feel
the bids are high, but are mindful of scheduling conflicts and the need to accomplish the
project as currently packaged and to complete the pool renovation.
Sincerely,
AQUATIC DESIGN GROUP, INC
Scott J Fey, AIA
Principal / chitect
SJFICS
From: John Cahill
To : Ray Patchett
Date: 10/6/03 3:42PM
Subject: Monroe Street Pool Agenda Bill Questions
Ray: Our Scott Bradstreet worked closely with Carl Pope on this project and authored the agenda bill in question. He is out of the office today. I have just discussed the agenda bill questions posed by
Councilmember Finnila with Carl and can provide the following responses.
(1) Regarding the difference between lines "A" and "GI' in the Fiscal Impact section of the AB, the correct
expenditure amount to date is $9748. It appears that line "A" is a typo; where it says $9758 it should read
$9748. The subtotal amount listed on line "D" is correct.
(2) Regarding the estimated amount of line "H" within the "Revised Project Budget" total, this is a
"catch-all estimate" for unknown, unforseen indirect project costs that may occur during construction.
There may be design modifications, although minor in nature, needed that are unknown at this time.
Regarding inspection and testing, County Health Department will be out to check the pressure gauges in
the filter system and do some water quality testing. City Building Inspectors will be out to check all
electrical and structural work under a City issued Building Permit. We routinely take concrete samples
whenever structural concrete is poured and have it tested for strength. There is a major concrete pour
over compressed gravel within the existing pit area. Concrete will be poured as a "cap" and the cap used
as the foundation for the filtering equipment. We are also replacing all of the worn and corroded metal
handrails adjacent the filter pit with galvanized steel rails that will last much longer. There may be the
need to test the galvanizing process used on the steel rails as well as their embedment into to concrete
foundation.
This amount in line "H" again is for things we haven't thought of or can't foresee prior to construction. If
we need it, it's there. If we don't use it, it reverts to fund balance at the conclusion of the project.
Please let me know if there are any other questions regarding this project. Thanks, John Cahill
cc: Carl Pope; Frank Mannen; Ken Price; Sue Spickard