Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PUB CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR PROJECT NO.1610: FOISIA PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
Project No. 1610 Foisia Park Improvements is listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 24-09 was advertised in the Daily Journal, and through the PlanetBids portal from June 6, 2024 to July 08, 2024. Two (2) firms submitted bids which were opened by the Purchasing Division Manager in the City Clerk's office and read aloud on July 8, 2024. Environmental Construction, Inc. (ECI) was the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a total base bid amount of $9,935,503.46. The second lowest bidder was submitted by PUB Construction, Inc. in the amount of $12,757,062.40.
However, on July 12, 2024, ECI submitted a letter requesting to withdraw bid due to their oversight of two bid items that were miscalculated which underestimated their bid by at least $348,750. The second lowest bidder, PUB Construction Inc., was determined to be responsive responsible bidder.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, PUB Construction Inc., for Project No. 1610: Foisia Park Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $12,757,062.40.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with PUB Construction Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT APPROVE the above recommendations. However, staff will not be able to proceed with the construction of the project.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The Foisia Park Improvement, Project No. 1610, involves a new culturally themed community stage area, new picnic/barbeque areas with shade structures, new out...
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