Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, January 03, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MARINA LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1735 - CIVIC CENTER TURF RENOVATION
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I. SUMMARY
Like all cities in California, Carson is required to comply with state law which requires public agencies to reduce water use for landscaping. The City Council approved Project No. 1735 - Civic Center Turf Renovation in the FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget. On December 1, 2022, staff advertised the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for the project, which include the removal and replacement of most of the ornamental grass around City Hall and Community Center and replaces it with attractive drought tolerant plant materials; the project also includes irrigation installation as well as layout of new pathways and seating areas.
This project is partly funded with grants from California Water Service (CalWater) and West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD). In response to the Invitation for Bids (IFB No. 22-043), the City received one bid, from Marina Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $1,617,311.50, and it was determined to be a responsive bid. If awarded as recommended, the total cost of this project, inclusive of the 15% contingency, will be $1,859,908.23.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE a Construction Contract for Project No. 1735 - Civic Center Turf Renovation in the amount of $1,617,311.50 to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Marina Landscape, Inc. (Exhibit No. 1).
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in the amount of $242,596.73 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work such as substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and disposal, material testing, and other work that may be necessary to complete this project.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 23-021, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCA...
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