HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA O3 OLDTOWN STSCPE 12-03-01AG E N DA RE PO RT
RDA NO. 3
12-03-01
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MEETING DATE' DECEMBER 3, 2001
400-45
TO'
FROM'
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD
TOWN STREETSCAPE AND PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
(ClP NO. 7172)
SUMMARY
Bids for this project have been received and a construction contract is ready' to be awarded. The
project provides for permanent installation of diagonal parking on El Camino Real between Sixth
Street and First Street. The project includes the construction of raised end-islands with
landscaping, Iow-level walls, decorative lighting, area signage and other streetscape
enhancements on El Camino Real between Newport Avenue and First Street. The project also
includes the construction of lighting and pedestrian enhancements in the public alley bordered by
El Camino Real and Third Street.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Community Redevelopment Agency approve the award of the
construction contract for the Old Town Streetscape and Pedestrian Enhancement Project (CIP No.
7172) to Ecology Construction, Inc., of Canoga Park, California, the Iow bidder, in the amount of
$1,375,660.80, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on
behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for FY 2001-2002 provides $661,000.00 for
the construction of this project, of which $150,000.00 is budgeted in the Tustin Community
Redevelopment Agency Town Center Fund. However, due to an expansion in the scope of work
for the project and the opportunity to provide additional amenities with minirnum disruption to the
area, the construction bids resulted in a cost increase. Since the Iow bid is higher than the
budgeted amount, additional funds are needed to finance this project.
During evaluation of the construction bids it was determined that $727,786.10 of the Iow bid
amount were electrical items and related work tasks can be funded through the Tustin Lighting
District. Therefore, it is estimated that $544,492.90 in additional funds will be needed to cover the
shortfall in the bid amount, along with the additional costs of construction
administration/engineering support, inspection and testing, surveying and construction
contingencies. The shortfall amount will be funded equally from the unappropriated fund balance
of the Capital Improvement Fund and the City's Gas Tax Fund. A separate contract with Southern
California Edison for the new installation and replacement of street lighting will be entered into at a
later date.
Award of Contract for the Old Town Streetscape and Pedestrian Enhancement Project
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December 3, 2001
The following table summarizes the remaining work:
Construction ................................................................................ $1,375,660.80
Construction Contingency (10%) ...... .. .......................................... $ 137,566,00
Construction Administration/Engineering Support ....................... $ 60,026.10
Inspection, Testing, and Surveying .............................................. $ 60,026.10
TOTAL ......... $1,633,279.00
BACKGROUND
Bids for the Old Town Streetscape and Pedestrian Enhancement Project were opened on
November 15, 2001. There were five (5) bids received and the results are as follows:
Ecology Construction, Canoga Park ............................................ $1,375,660.80
Hillcrest Contracting, Corona ....................................................... $1,435,884.70
Terra-Cai Contracting, Baldwin Park ........................................... $1,48;).,017.25
Pima Corporation dba Advanced Construction, Los Angeles ...... $1,668,188.00
Los Angeles Engineering, Rosemead ......................................... $1,72,(;),717.20
The Iow bid for the project is approximately 11.1% below the engineer's construction estimate of
$1,547,206.00. The references and the State Contractor's License for Ecology Construction, Inc.,
have been checked and are appropriate for the project.
The construction of the Old Town Streetscape and Pedestrian Enhancernent Project is a key
project for the Old Town Tustin downtown district. It is envisioned that this project will enhance
and improve the pedestrian ambiance of the area. The existing street lights ~vithin the project area
on El Camino Real and Main Street will be replaced with the "nostalgic style" light standards
consistent with those currently on Main Street near "B" Street. This work will be done by and
under separate contract with Southern California Edison concurrently with this project.
Christine A. Shingleto,~'"'~/ '
Assistant City Manag~,~
Re~levelopment Pro m Manager
CAS:DA:Award of Contract for Old Town Streetscape:RDA
Attachments: Location Exhibit
~Tim D. S6:~t'et
Director of Public VVorks/City Engineer
Dana R. Kasdan '
Engineering Services Manager
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