REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, PE, Director of Public Works
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Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with RT Contractor Inc. in the amount of $535,000 for the Central Park Restrooms Project, CC1591
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Statement of Issue:
On May 14, 2019 bids were publically opened for the Central Park Restrooms project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to RT Contractor, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
The total cost of the project is $1,170,500, which is available in the current fiscal year budget in Quimby Fund account 22645010.82900. This total includes the construction contract of $535,000 plus ten-percent (10%) construction contingency of $53,500. In addition, supplemental expenses of $100,000 for inspection and materials testing will be needed and $482,000 which is currently encumbered for the purchase of modular building materials. Staff is also requesting that the construction funds in the amount of $688,500 ($535,000 contract, $53,500 contingency and $100,000 in supplemental expense) be carried over in Quimby Fund account 226450010.82900 in order to allow time to prepare and execute contract documents.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by RT Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $535,000; and,
B) 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, or provide staff with an alternative action.
Analysis:
In an effort to modernize existing restrooms in Central Park, the Community Services Department has elected to replace existing restrooms with new Romtec modular restrooms. These restrooms are similar to tho...
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