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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 AWARD WICK IRRIG 12-5-05 City Manager Finance Director 7 E AGENDA REPORT Agenda Item Reviewed: MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2005 FROM: WilLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION TO: SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF A WICK IRRIGATION SYSTEM ON JAMBOREE ROAD - PHASE II (CIP NO. 1538) SUMMARY Four (4) bids for this project have been received and a construction contract is ready to be awarded to TruGreen landcare. This joint project with Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) provides for the second phase of modifications 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 - Phase II (CIP No. 1538) to TruGreen landcare the low bidder, in the amount of $95,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City. FISCAL IMPACT The FY 2005/2006 Capital Improvement Project budget for Jamboree Road Irrigation System replacement (CIP No. 1538) provides 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) executed an agreement on January 31, 2002 for the design and construction of Phase I of the Wick Irrigation System on Jamboree Road as a demonstration project. On July 19, 2004, the City Council approved the first amendment to this original agreement providing for a 50/50 share of cost for the design and construction of Phase II of the Wick Irrigation System on Jamboree Road with IRWD. Phase II construction will modify a portion of the existing irrigation system and install new Wick Irrigation System on Jamboree Road between Pioneer Road and north City limits. Award of Contract for Installation of a Wick Irrigation System on Jamboree Road - Phase II (CIP No. 1538) December 6, 2005 Page 2 On October 17, 2005, the City Council approved plans modifications and authorization to re- advertise for bids for this project. Four (4) bids were received and opened on November 22, 2005, and are summarized as follows: TruGreen Landcare, Orange .......................................................... $ 95,000.00 Lanko Landscape Management, Santa Ana ................................... $110,000.00 America West Landscape, Inc., Downey......................................... $146,200.41 Romero General Construction, Escondido ...................................... $238,500.00 TruGreen Landcare's bid is 5.0% below the engineer's estimate of $100,000. The references and the State Contractor's License for TruGreen Landcare have been checked and are appropriate for the subject project. TruGreen Landcare is also the current City landscape contractor. r/-rJ)~ Tim D. Serlet Director of Public Works/City Engineer !)ì5a,r¡ ~~ Wisam Altowaiji Field Services Manager TOS: WA: ccg: Award centract install of WiCK sys on Jamb. Phase ILdac