REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Joseph Pinel, Capital Projects Administrator
Subject:
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Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Power Engineering Construction Company in the amount of $353,068 for the Bolsa Avenue Bridge Maintenance Project, CC-1745; approve supplemental construction costs; and authorize 15% in contingency funds
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Statement of Issue:
On April 10, 2025, the City publicly opened bids for the Bolsa Avenue Bridge Maintenance Project (CC-1745). City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to Power Engineering Construction Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
The estimated project cost is $461,336 which includes the construction contract with Power Engineering Construction Company, supplemental construction costs, and a 15% contingency. The project budget includes $120,781 of Prop 42 funds from Account No. 21985203.82800 and $340,555 from the Measure M fund in Account No. 21390040.82300.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest and responsible bid submitted by Power Engineering Construction Company in the amount of $353,068;
B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders up to 15% contingency in potential construction change orders; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with Power Engineering Construction Company in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Alternative Action(s):
Reject all bids and provide staff with direction.
Analysis:
The Bolsa Avenue Bridge Maintenance Project will extend the service life of the bridge over the Westminster Channel and help prevent more extensive and costly rehabilitation in the future. The project scope includes:
* Removal of the exis...
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