HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 AWARD OF BID FOR FRONTIER PARK WATER PLAY ELEMENT CIP NO. 20074. AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2014
TO: JEFFREY C. PARKER, CITY MANAGER
Agenda Item 3
Reviewed.
City Manager
Finance Director
FROM: DAVID A. WILSON, DIRECTOR, PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES
SUBJECT: AWARD OF BID FOR THE FRONTIER PARK WATER PLAY ELEMENT
(CIP NO. 20074)
SUMMARY:
The bid opening for the Frontier Park Water Play Element project was held on
November 18, 2013. The Frontier Park Water Play Element was identified by the
Community Services Commission as the next project to be completed on their Seven -
Year Capital Improvement Project Priority List.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Staff recommends that City Council award the construction contract to
International Computing Systems of Buena Park, California, in the amount of
$148,500 subject to the approval of contract requirements by the City Attorney
and final execution of the contract.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Construction of the Water Play Element at Frontier Park is included in the 2013 -2014
Capital Improvement Program as a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded
project. The bids received were higher than the original engineer's estimate for this
project, which was $115,000, but staff has secured an additional appropriation from CDBG
to fully fund this project.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
This project addresses Goal A of the City of Tustin Strategic Plan regarding Economic
and Neighborhood Development. Specifically it relates to Strategy #6 in that the water
play element will expand the recreational opportunities for Southwest Tustin.
BACKGROUND: .
For the past several years, the small concrete amphitheater at Frontier Park (1400
Mitchell Avenue) has been an under - utilized park amenity. Originally constructed to
hold meetings and activities for local youth serving organizations, the amphitheater has
become a location for loitering and undesirable activities. To address this issue, the
idea of changing the facility to encourage healthier activities was identified. A water
play element provides a fun, family - friendly option that will increase the attractiveness of
the park. Similar to the water play element at Pioneer Road Park, this "splash pad" will
only be turned on during the hotter summer months (June- September) each year. It will
also feature an activation pad and timer that will ensure that the system only runs during
the daytime when park visitors are actually using the amenity.
The scope of work for this project includes the demolition and removal of the existing
concrete and block wall amphitheater, construction of a concrete pad, ADA entry ramp,
retaining wall, and installation of water play system, guard rail, bench seating, and
landscaping.
SUMMARY:
Sealed bids were opened on November 18, 2013. The seven (7) bids were as follows:
Contractor
Bid
1.
ICS International Computing Systems (Buena Park)
$148,500.00
2.
Fleming Environmental Inc. (Fullerton)
$148,761.00
3.
Micon Construction (Placentia)
$162,452.00
4.
Unique Performance Construction Inc. (Anaheim)
$169,900.00
5.
New Dynasty Construction Co. (Tustin)
$176,592.00
6.
Y &M Construction Inc. (Gardena)
$202,697.00
7.
JRH Construction Inc. (Tustin)
$204,586.00
Reference checks of the contractor, review of the bid documents, and a determination
that the contractor possesses a valid Contractor's License have been completed. The
Risk Manager will complete a review of the required bonds and insurance certificates
and the City Attorney will review the contract. Construction is scheduled to begin in
February 2014 and the project should be completed by the end of March 2014.
Parks & Recreation Services
AWARD OF BID FRONTIER PARK WATER PLAY ELEMENT