REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, PE, Director of Public Works
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Award and authorize execution of a construction contract with Thomco Construction Inc. in the amount of $357,448 for the Youth Shelter Voluntary ADA Upgrades and Roof Replacement, MSC-520; and declare St. George Groupe Inc. as non-responsive
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Statement of Issue:
On October 25, 2018, bids were publicly opened for the Youth Shelter Voluntary ADA Upgrades and Roof Replacement, MSC-520. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to Thomco Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Funds in the amount of $487,000 are available in Community Development Block Grant Youth Shelter Project, Account No. 21580302.82800.
Recommended Action:
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A) Declare the apparent low bid from St. George Groupe Inc. as non-responsive; and,
B) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Thomco Construction Inc. in the amount of $357,448; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Alternative Action(s):
Reject all bids and provide staff with alternative action.
Analysis:
The Huntington Beach Youth Shelter provides emergency shelter for runaway, homeless, abused, and at-risk youth ages 11-17 in a home-like setting via an independent non-profit organization. The building was originally constructed in the early 1900's and was converted to its current use as a shelter facility in the 1980's. In 2017, the Public Works Department was awarded federal Community Development Block Grant funds to provide voluntary ADA renovations to the walkway, restroom, and kitchen areas, and to replace the roof. Public Works utilized a licensed architect to develop plans and specifications. Bids were received and publi...
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