REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on Award of Contract for the Homeridge Park Playground Rehabilitation Project (CE 17-18-20) and Related Budget Amendment [Council Pillar: Enhance Community Sports and Recreational Assets]
Report
BACKGROUND
One of the City Council's goals is to enhance community sports and recreational assets to meet the needs of residential growth and build a vibrant and healthy community for current and future residents. In addition, it is vital to rehabilitate existing park infrastructure to meet current codes and the increased community demand for recreation facilities, programs, and activities.
In September 2017, the City entered into an agreement with David L. Gates & Associates, Inc. to conduct community outreach, develop contract plans and specifications, and provide bidding and construction services for the Homeridge Park Playground Rehabilitation Project ("Project"). The Project consists of rehabilitation and expansion of playground equipment and surfacing, walkways, landscaping, irrigation, and storm drainage. On June 12, 2018, Council approved the Project's schematic design and scope. On November 13, 2018, Council approved Resolution No. 18-1152, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and administer a GameTime playground matching grant for the Homeridge Park Playground; the eligible costs for playground structures for the grant are in the amount of $41,490. At that time, Council was informed that additional Project funding would be required at the time of the construction contract award.
DISCUSSION
On December 18, 2019, bids were opened for construction of the Project. Four bids were received ranging from $703,000 to $935,560. The Bid Summary is included as Attachment 1. The bids included a base bid for the project improvements and one Add Alternate for an enhanced entrance area. The scope of work for Add Alternate 1, Arrival Plaza, includes installation of permeable pavers, irrigation, storm drainage, and City-furnished ...
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