HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 WICK IRRIGATION 10-07-02AGENDA REPORT
NO. 13
10-07-02
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF A WICK IRRIGATION
SYSTEM ON JAMBOREE ROAD (CIP NO. 1538)
SUMMARY
Three (3) bids for this project have been received and a construction contract is ready to be
awarded to Lanco Landscape Management, Inc. This joint project with Irvine Ranch Water District
(IRWD) provides for the modification of the existing irrigation system and the installation of a Wick
Irrigation System on Jamboree Road.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that .the City Council award the construction contract for the installation of a
Wick Irrigation System on Jamboree Road (CIP No. 1538) to Lanco Landscape Management, Inc
the Iow bidder, in the amount of $23,685, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract documents on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2002/2003 Capital Improvement Project budget for Jamboree Road Irrigation System
replacement (CIP No. 1538) provided adequate funds for this project. The construction cost of this
joint project is subject to 50% reimbursement by IRWD.
DISCUSSION
The City of Tustin and the Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) worked together for a solution and
executed an agreement on January 31, 2002 for the design and construction of the proposed
demonstration project. On August 19, 2002, Council approved the plans and specifications for the
Wick project and authorized staff to advertise for bids. The project will modify a portion of the
existing irrigation system (4 irrigation valves) on Jamboree Road at Patriot Way to install new
water conservation components. This demonstration/modification will be evaluated over a period
of time for efficiency and water usage and may be expanded to the rest of the medians on
Jamboree Road, and possibly to other locations throughout the City. The construction costs for
the project will be shared equally between the City of Tustin, and the IRWD. The verbal approval
for the award of this project was obtained from IRWD staff on September 26, 2002 as required by
the reimbursement agreement.
Award of Contract for Installation of a Wick Irrigation System on Jamboree Road (CIP No. 1538)
October 7, 2002
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Three (3) bids were received and oPened on September 26, 2002, and are summarized as
follows:
Lanco Landscape Management, Inc, Santa Ana .................................... $23,685.00
PA Engineering, Garden Grove .......................... ~ ................................... $24,999.00
S & M Landscape, Inc, Azusa ................................................................ $32,062.00
Lanco Landscape Management, Inc bid is 5.3% below the engineer's estimate of $25,000. The
references and the State Contractor's License for Lanco Landscape Management, Inc. have been
checked and are appropriate for the subject project. Lanco is also the current City landscape
contractor for the General Fund area.
Tim D. Serlet '-'
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
TDS:WA:ccg:Award contract install of WiCK sys on Jamb.doc
Wisam Altowaiji
Field Services Manager