TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Bernardo Iniguez, Public Works Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to award a contract to R.E.
Schultz Construction, Inc. for the Thompson Park Playground Improvements (Specifications No. 22/23-07); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
DATE: April 10, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would award a contract to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. (R.E. Schultz), to perform the work described in the Plans and Specification documents for the Thompson Park Playground Improvements (the Project).
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Award a contract to R.E. Schultz for the Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with R.E. Schultz, in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
R.E. Schultz submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $349,593. The Engineer’s estimated cost plus contingency to perform the work was $387,000.
Sufficient funds are available in Account Nos. 011-47230-9000 (General Fund) and 024-47230-9000 (Park Facilities Fund including Proposition 68 grant).
DISCUSSION
The project consists of the replacement of the existing “big kid” playground with a new playground and the installation of an ADA parking stall adjacent to the new playground.
On February 13, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-07 authorizing solicitation of bids. The City advertised Specifications No. 22/23-07 for bids in accordance with BMC Section 3.28.090. Four (4) bids were submitted at the formal bid opening on March 21, 2023. The names of those bidders and their bid amounts are listed on the next page:
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Staff Report – Award of Contract – Spec. No. 22/23-07
April 10, 2023
DISCUSSION – Continued
BIDDER BID PRICE
R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. $349,593.00
NR Development, Inc. $371,212.77
Urban Professional Builders, Inc. $398,000.00
CS Legacy Construction, Inc. $398,000.00
BID ANALYSIS
R.E. Schultz submitted a complete bid package. Staff has verified its contractor’s license status, references, and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations.
R.E. Schultz is qualified to perform the work described and has fulfilled the requirements set forth in the Specification documents. Staff concludes R.E. Schultz is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and recommends that the City Council award a contract to R.E. Schultz.
SPECIFICATIONS
The Plans and Specification documents are available for public inspection at the Public Works Department Office, 9944 Flora Vista Street, Bellflower, California until completion of the Project and, subsequently, as official records, will be maintained by the City Clerk’s Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000, et seq.), the City conducted an environmental assessment. Based on the environmental assessment, the project was determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). -2-