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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Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a construction contract with GMC Engineering, Inc, in the amount of $394,394 for the Central Park Parking Lot at Shipley Project, CC-1563; and, authorized 15% in contingency funds
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Statement of Issue:
On May 15, 2018, bids were publically opened for the Central Park Parking Lot at Shipley Project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to GMC Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Funds in the amount of $334,472 are available from the Park Development Impact Fund Account 22845009.82900 and $165,528 from the Park Acquisition and Development Fund Account 20945003.82800. The total estimated project cost is $500,000 which includes the construction contract, 15% contingency, supplemental expenses, construction management, and inspection.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible base bid submitted by GMC Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $394,394; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; and,
C) Authorize the Director of Public Works to expend up to 15% in contingency funds.
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Alternative Action(s):.
Reject all bids or provide staff with an alternative action.
Analysis:
Visitors to the Shipley Nature Center in Central Park currently park in a dirt parking lot. The Community Services Department has identified the need to create a permanent parking lot as part of the Central Park Master Plan. The new parking lot will contain 41 marked spaces. Landscaped bioswales are incorporated in an effort to treat runoff from the asphalt parking lot. In addition, new LED parking lo...
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