REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Kiff, Interim 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 Corral Construction and Development, Inc. in the amount of $141,999 for the Central Library Restroom Access Compliance, MSC-528.
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Statement of Issue:
On June 13, 2019, bids were publicly opened for the Central Library Restroom Access Compliance project, MSC-528. City Council action is requested to award a construction contract to Corral Construction and Development, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and to authorize up to 20% in project contingency expense.
Financial Impact:
A total of $251,168 is available for this project in Community Development Block Grant 18/19 Central Library ADA Restrooms, account 23985862.82200.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Corral Construction and Development, Inc. in the amount of $141,999; and,
B) Authorize project contingency expense not to exceed $28,400; 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 Central Library, located at 7111 Talbert Avenue, was originally a 74,000 square foot building opened in 1975. The facility was expanded in 1994 with the addition of 43,000 square feet for the Children's Wing, theater, and meeting rooms. The Central Library serves thousands of patrons each month for Library services and special events. The restrooms on the main floor appear to be original to the 1970's and do not meet current ADA accessibility standards.
In 2018, the Public Works Department applied for and received Community Development Block Grant funds to renovate the main floor Men's and W...
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