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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-09; City Council; ; Adopt a Resolution accepting bids and awarding a contract to Ramona Paving & Construction Corp. for an amount not to exceed $620,266 for the construction of the ADA ImproCONTRACTOR TOTAL BID Ramona Paving & Construction Corp. $620,266 Tri-Group Construction & Development $661,873 PAL General Engineering $675,171 Wright Construction Engineering Corp. $702,525 JUST Construction $805,819 LC Paving $971,546 Victor Concrete $1,355,309 Staff has completed reviewing the contract documents and found that Ramona Paving & Construction Corp. is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor's bid is responsive as it meets the requirements of the bidding documents. The bidder is also deemed responsible as they submitted a list of similar projects to show their capability and qualification to perform the specified work. Ramona Paving & Construction Corp. did not include notarization for their signatures which is a minor irregularity that staff recommends waiving under Carlsbad Municipal Code section 3.28 .080(G)(3). The contract for construction contains general performance standards and references technical specifications, which if not met, allow the city to withhold payment, and includes a one-year warranty pe riod. Fiscal Analysis There are sufficient funds available in the Program to complete the Project. The source of funding for the Program is the city's TransNet Local revenue. The available funds and estimated construction costs for the Project are shown in the following table: ADA IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, CIP NO. 6049 Current Appropriation -ADA Improvement Program, CIP No. 6049 $1,185,617 Current Year Expenditures/Encumbrances -ADA Improvement Program, $80,041 CIP No. 6049 TOTAL AVAILABLE ADA IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, CIP NO. 6049 $1,105,576 ADA IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 6049-17 Construction Contract $620,266 Construction Contingency (estimated) $65,000 Construction Management, Inspection, and Testing (estimated) $97,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS $782,266 REMAINING BALANCE AFTER PROJECT $323,310 ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION NEEDED $0 January 9, 2018 Item #5 Page 2 of 6 Next Steps Once contract documents are fully executed and a purchase order is issued, staff will schedule a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, and issue a notice to proceed with the construction of the Project. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) -minor alteration of existing facilities including streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities involving negligible or no expansion. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Prior to the start of construction the public will be notified of the construction activities using media methods such as signage, email, website, and other city communication channels. Exhibits 1. Resolution accepting bids and awarding a contract to Ramona Paving & Construction Corp. for an amount not to exceed $620,266 for the construction of the ADA Improvement Program, Project No. 6049-17. 2. Location Map. January 9, 2018 Item #5 Page 3 of 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RAMONA PAVING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $620,266 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ADA IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 6049-17. Exhibit 1 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined it necessary, desirable, and in the public interest to construct accessibility improvements in accordance with the city's ADA Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, on Oct. 24, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-204 approving plans and specifications authorizing the advertisement for bids for the construction of the ADA Improvement Program, Project No. 6049-17 (Project); and WHEREAS, seven sealed bids were received on Nov. 30, 2017 for the construction of the Project; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Ramona Paving & Construction Corp. in the amount of $620,266; and WHEREAS, there are sufficient ADA Improvement Program funds available to complete the Project; and WHEREAS, subsection 3.28.040(C)(S) and 3.28.090(8) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code authorizes the city manager to approve change orders in the amount equal to the contingency set at the time of project award. 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 minor irregularity in the bid submitted by Ramona Paving & Construction Corp., in failing to include notarized signatures, is hereby waived under Carlsbad Municipal Code section 3.28.080(G)(3). 3. That the low bid of $620,266 submitted by Ramona Paving & Construction Corp. for the construction of the ADA Improvement Program, Project No. 6049-17, is accepted and the mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract for the Project. January 9, 2018 Item #5 Page 4 of 6 / 4. That the city manager or designee is hereby authorized to approve construction change orders up to $65,000. 5. That the award of this contract is contingent upon Ramona Paving & Construction Corp. executing the required contract and submitting the required bonds and insurance policies, as described in the contract, within 20 days of adoption of this Resolution. The city manager may grant reasonable extensions of time. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 9th day of January, 2018, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hall, Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, Packard. None. None. MATT HALL Mayor (SEAL) January 9, 2018 Item #5 Page 5 of 6