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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 AWARD BID FOR FRONTIER PARK PLAYGROUND RENO (CIP NO. 20072)1TY O �y AGENDA REPORT LvsIF MEETING DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: NOVEMBER 3, 2015 JEFFREY C. PARKER, CITY MANAGER Agenda Item 12 Reviewed: City Manager Finance Director DAVID A. WILSON, DIRECTOR, PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES AWARD OF BID FOR THE FRONTIER PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION (CIP NO. 20072) SUMMARY: The bid opening for the Frontier Park Playground Renovation project was held on October 19, 2015. The Frontier Park Playground Renovation 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 Cicero Engineering of Fullerton, California, in the amount of $194,160.00 subject to the approval of contract requirements by the City Attorney and final execution of the contract. 2. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $44,000.00 in grant funds from future State of California Housing and Community Development grant proceeds (Fund 200) to fully fund this project, including pre-existing, unforeseen site conditions. FISCAL IMPACT: Renovation of playground equipment at Frontier Park is included in the 2015-2017 Capital Improvement Program as a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded project. The CDBG funding available for this project is of $159,639.00. The remaining funding will come from a State of California Housing and Community Development grant. CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN: The project advances Goal A of the City of Tustin Strategic Plan regarding Economic and Neighborhood Development by making improvements to existing parks to expand recreational activities. BACKGROUND: The scope of work includes the replacement of the fifteen year old playground equipment at Frontier Park (1400 Mitchell Avenue). The work to be completed consists of the demolition and removal of existing play equipment and surfacing, installation of new playground equipment, surfacing, and entry ramps. The new playground's western -themed design will include areas for both 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds. These areas will also include engineered wood fiber playground surfacing and entry ramps as required for ADA compliance. SUMMARY: Sealed bids were opened on October 19, 2015. The eight (8) bids were as follows: Contractor Bid Cicero Engineering (Fullerton) $ 194,160.00 R.E. Schultz Construction Services (Silverado) $ 196,523.00 JMJ Construction (Winchester) $ 204,500.00 Micon Construction (Placentia) $ 207,850.50 Public Works Construction Group, Inc. (Northridge) $ 248,262.00 JRH Construction (Tustin) $ 276,718.00 Minako America Corporation. (Gardena) $ 280,000.00 Astra Builders, Inc. (Anaheim) $ 290,000.00 Reference checks of the contractor, review of the bid documents and required bonds and a determination that the contractor possesses a valid contractor's license have been completed. The City Attorney will complete a review of the contract and insurance certificates. Construction is scheduled to begin in December and the project should be completed by February 2016. Respectfully Davd A. Wilson, Director Parks & Recreation Services