Joint Special Council/BFPD
02/5/24 06:00 PM
Engineering
Fidel Martinez
Contract
Doc ID: 5554
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MOJAVE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM ROOFING PROJECT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Contract documents, specifications and bid documents for the repair and restoration of the Mojave River Valley Museum Roof were solicited. The lowest and only qualifying bid was supplied by Red Castle Inc. in the amount of $143,000.
DISCUSSION:
The Mojave River Valley Museum (MRMV) has occupied the property located at 270 East Virginia Way since 1964, providing exhibitions of collections, research and educational displays, and a bookstore and gift shop. MRMV reports serving, on average, over 3,500 visitors per year at no charge, providing visitors with information regarding Barstow area history, attractions, and events.
MRVM serves local area residents by preserving regional history, including artifacts, documents, geological samples, photographs, and more. MRVM also offers monthly lectures, as well as coordinating events within the City, such as Old Spanish Trails Days, Museum BBQs, school field trips, and more.
MRVM is committed to providing an invaluable resource to not only the Barstow community, but the global visiting community. MRVM will continue to offer the programs that serve residents and visitors alike throughout the duration of their lease.
After conducting the competitive bid process, no bids were received during April's RFP. The RFP was resubmitted and on the 26th of September of 2023, the following and only qualifying responsive and responsible bid submittal was received:
BIDDER BID PRICE
RED CASTLE INC. $143,000
FISCAL IMPACT:
No direct fiscal impact to City of Barstow as the project is utilizinng CDBG funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. City Staff recommends that the City Council award the contract to Red Castle Inc. for the Mojave River Valley Museum Roofing Project.
2. Approve an overall CDBG funded budget of $171,600