REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
Subject:
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Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid, approve appropriation and authorize execution of a construction contract with GEM Construction, Inc., in the amount of $542,424 for the Central Park Restrooms Phase 3, CC-1608
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Statement of Issue:
On March 25, 2021, bids were publically opened for the Central Park Restrooms Phase 3, CC-1608. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to GEM Construction, Inc., the most responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Total construction cost for the project, including contingency, is $723,788. A total of $490,869 is available in the Quimby Fund, Account No. 22645010.82900, along with $70,000 in the Infrastructure Fund, Account No. 31440001.82800. An appropriation of $162,919 is requested from Fund 226 as part of this City Council action.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the most responsive and responsible bid submitted by GEM Construction, Inc., in the amount of $542,424; and,
B) Appropriate $162,919 in additional funding from the Fund 226 balance; 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, or provide staff with alternative action.
Analysis:
This proposed contract award is for the fifth of a total of six restroom improvements within Huntington Central Park. As part of the necessary improvements, the Community and Library Services Department, working with the Central Park Subcommittee, has elected to construct the new restroom at the bottom of the amphitheater, instead of its current location at the top. Relocating the facility to the bottom of the amphitheater will provide better accessibility and eliminate the necessity to utilize portable toilets during permitted events. This will require construction of a pump station to connect the sewage to existing lines in the area. The proposed restroom will have six stalls and will also include a new drinking fountain.
Bids were publicly opened on March 25, 2021, with the following results:
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BIDDER'S NAME |
BID AMOUNT (Amount Read at Bid Opening and Basis of Award) |
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GEM Construction, Inc. |
$542,424 |
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Fleming Environmental, Inc. |
$816,801 |
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AID Builder |
Bid Withdrawn |
Staff recommends awarding a contract to GEM in the amount of $542,424. GEM has recently provided acceptable work in the City of Huntington Beach in constructing similar Romtec buildings, including a restroom. GEM constructed a new restroom at Worthy Park in 2019, and installed the sports team room at the Sports Complex in 2017. The total project cost is estimated to be $723,788, which includes the construction contract, project management ($100,000), and fifteen-percent (15%) construction contingency ($81,364).
Public Works Commission Action:
The Public Works Commission reviewed and approved CC-1608 on February 17, 2021, with a vote of 6-0-1 (Commissioner Ferlita-absent).
Environmental Status:
The project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 1, section 15031d of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Infrastructure & Parks
Attachment(s):
1. Location Map