CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2024
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MNR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
THE KNOLLWOOD CIRCLE SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 06
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Motion, award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, MNR Construction, Inc. of La Verne, CA, Contractor’s License No. 891298, Classification A, in the amount of $4,354,545.20, for the Knollwood Circle Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (Project); authorize and direct the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the City, to execute the Contract and any other related documents, and to take such actions as are necessary to implement and administer the Contract; authorize and direct the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions; and determine that the Project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302 (c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
DISCUSSION:
The bids are summarized as follows:
1. MNR Construction, Inc., La Verne, CA ................................$4,354,545.20
2. GRBCON, Inc., Baldwin Park, CA .......................................$4,460,465.00
3. T.E. Roberts, Inc., Irvine, CA ................................................$4,562,284.00
4. Ramona, Inc., Baldwin Park, CA...........................................$4,685,308.00
5. Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., Baldwin Park, CA ........................$4,688,839.00
6. Mladen Buntich Construction Co., Inc., Upland, CA............$4,829,112.00
7. CEM Construction Corporation, Montebello, CA.................$4,865,649.50
8. Dominguez General Engineering Inc., Pomona, CA.............$5,110,664.00 This Project will address a sewer deficiency identified as part of the Western Anaheim Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Study currently requiring constant maintenance. The Project will install a new 18-inch to 21-inch diameter sewer pipe in Knollwood Circle 200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Suite #276
Anaheim, CA 92805
Tel: (714) 765-5176
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Award of Contract to MNR Construction, Inc. for the Knollwood Circle Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project November 19, 2024
in a new 15-foot wide sewer easement through 1201 N. Magnolia Ave and 1200 N. Knollwood Circle. The work also includes installation of new sewer manholes, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk replacement, and pavement rehabilitation over the proposed improvements.
The bid price reflects the current bidding environment, appears reasonable, and is within available funding. Liquidated damages for this Project shall be $1,750 per calendar day.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the 4th quarter of 2024/1st quarter of 2025 and is estimated to be completed in the 4th quarter of 2025.
This Project supports Anaheim’s Strategic Plan Goal C - Invest in Infrastructure and Amenities, Strategy No. 13 – Address deferred and ongoing maintenance needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
In accordance with CEQA (Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21177) and pursuant to Section 15061 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), the City of Anaheim, as Lead Agency, is required to determine if the Project is exempt from CEQA.
Upon review of the CCR, staff recommends that the City Council determine the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302 (c) of Title 14 of the CCR which consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
After determining that this Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, the City will file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, which starts a 35-day statute of limitations for challenges of the decision.
COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA):
This Project is covered “Project Work” as defined in the CWA the City entered into with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Local Unions.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Adequate funding is available in the FY 2024/25 Department of Public Works Wastewater Fund budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Rudy Emami
Director of Public Works
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A
2. Vicinity Map