REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Award of Contract for the Mission Library Gazebo Project to Innovate Concrete and Related Budget Amendment
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure and Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
On October 22, 2019, Council accepted the recommendations contained in the Mission Library/City Plaza Park: Placemaking Pilot Project Analysis and directed staff to finalize the draft report that summarized the community collaboration efforts. On February 4, 2020, Gates & Associates, Inc. was hired by the City to complete the next phase of the Mission Library Gazebo Project (Project), which includes preparation of schematic design and construction documents (plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate) for public works bidding, assistance with obtaining building permit(s), and engineering support services during bid, award, and construction. On September 28, 2021, Council approved the City Plaza Park Schematic Design for the Project.
The Project scope of work includes all elements identified during the community input process and shown in the Council approved schematic design, which consists of a connection from the Mission Branch Library to the Gazebo, concrete seating, stair installation, irrigation modifications, and new landscaping around the Gazebo.
DISCUSSION
In June 2022, a competitive Request for Bids was published on the City's bid notification system, BidSync, for construction of the Project. On June 29, 2022, bids for the Project were opened via video conference. Four bids were received from Innovate Concrete, QLM, Inc., Suarez and Munoz Construction, Inc., and VNH Builders ranging from $169,563 to $232,586. The Bid Summary is included as Attachment No. 1.
The lowest bid submitted by Innovate Concrete in the amount of $169,563 is 13 percent below the engineer's estimate of $194,000. Innovate Concrete's bid was reviewed by Department of ...
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