TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works SUBJECT:Consideration and possible action to award contracts to Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc. and California Landscape and Design Inc., for the remediation of the nuisance abatement that exists at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard; and authorize the City Manager to execute individual contracts with Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc., and California Landscape and Design Inc., in forms approved by the City Attorney.
DATE:January 27, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would award a contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc., to demolish the nuisance abatement that exists at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard, and award a contract to California Landscape and Design, Inc., to install a Kentucky-style ranch fencing around the property perimeter per the City’s vacant lot standards.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
It is recommended that the City Council consider the following:
1) Discuss alternative bid items presented by both contractors and provide direction to staff on how to proceed; and
2) Award a contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc., for the project and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3) Award a contract to Integrated California Landscape and Design, Inc., for the project and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; or
4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to abate Bellflower Municipal Code violations at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard is estimated not to exceed $350,000 and will be paid out of Code Enforcement (General Fund) and levied against the property for the full cost recovery. 11-C
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Staff Report – Award of Contract
January 27, 2025
BACKGROUND
The City has been engaged in code enforcement regarding BMC violations at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard (“Property”) since May 2023, generally focused on overgrown vegetation, graffiti, and general blight of the structure and surrounding area. The registered owner of the Property is Euclid Hazard Capital, LLC.
At its meeting on January 13, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-02, declaring that an emergency exists within the City and authorizing contracting without the need for bidding pursuant to Public Contracts Code § 22050 and Bellflower Municipal Code 3.28.070(d). At the meeting City Council directed staff to get additional information and proposals from a demolition contractor so that the alternatives could be discussed.
DISCUSSION
In October 2020, the City Council approved a uniform design concept for the abatement of vacant properties. The concept included (1) installation of woodchips for the entire property; (2) installation of Kentucky-style fence setback five feet from property lines; (3) removal of existing fencing along perimeters of the property; (4) removal of all trash, debris, weeds/overgrown vegetation; and (5) dependent of lot conditions, for properties that have hardscape up to the property lines, the installation of a barrier along the edge of property and setback lines or removal of the hardscape and installation of woodchips on top of the soil.
Based on the approved uniform design concept, City Staff reached out to vendors on our qualified vendor list and received a proposal from Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc. to complete the demolition of the nuisance property at 17046 Bellflower Boulevard.
The Proposal included a base bid, and three potential alternative items for discussion.
The base bid of $123,000.00 includes completion of a necessary demolition plan by a structural engineer due to the building’s proximity to the adjacent building to the north, lead and asbestos abatement and demolition of the building. The bid did not include the removal of the building slab/foundation, nor did it include the demolition and removal of the asphalt parking lot and landscape planters within the parking lot area.
Following City Council instruction, staff reached out to the contractor and requested pricing for alternative work.
Alternative 1
Demolish and remove a 5-foot band of hardscape immediately behind the sidewalk and alleyway (West, South and East sides of the property). This will provide an area for the installation of a 3-foot-high Kentucky-style white vinyl fence and mulch around the property similar to what has been installed at other abatement locations in the City. The proposed cost for this work is an additional $9,700. Staff recommends including this alternative in the proposed work.
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Staff Report – Award of Contract
January 27, 2025
DISCUSSION – Continued
Alternative 2
Demolish and remove the concrete slab for the building including the footings and foundation, provided that the structural engineer’s report determines this can be done safely without impacting adjacent properties. The proposed cost for this work is an additional $17,750. Staff does not recommend this alternative due to eventual weed growth and on-going maintenance concerns.
Alternative 3
Demolish and remove all existing hardscape (concrete, asphalt and landscape planters) throughout the property. The proposed cost for this work is an additional $20,400. Staff does not recommend this alternative due to eventual weed growth and maintenance concerns.
In addition to the proposed demolition work, staff reached out to vendors on our qualified vendor list and received a proposal from California Landscape and Design, Inc. to install a 3-foot-high Kentucky-style white vinyl fence around the property at 17406 Bellflower Boulevard after the demolition of the property has been completed. This installation of fencing would satisfy the requirements the Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 8.40, concerning the regulation of vacant properties within the City.
California Landscape and Design, Inc. has provided two separate cost proposals based on which alternatives, if any, are selected tonight. The Option 1 proposal aligns with the demolition contractor’s base bid option and includes the installation of the Kentucky-style fence directly on top of the hardscape areas on the West, South and East sides of the property and mulching the entire property. The proposed cost for this work is $78,484.40.
The Option 2 proposal aligns with the demolition base bid plus Alternative 1 or Alternative 3 where the fencing would be installed directly into the exposed dirt around the property and mulching the entire property. The proposed cost for this work would be $72,434.40.
A breakdown of all cost proposals are as follows:
Demolition Options Landscape Options
Scope of Work Cost Scope of Work Cost
Base bid $ 123,000 Option 1 $78,484.40
Alternative 1 $ 9,700 Option 2 $72,434.40
Alternative 2 $ 17,750
Alternative 3 $ 20,400
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Staff Report – Award of Contract
January 27, 2025
DISCUSSION – Continued
Additionally, on November 5, 2024, the voters approved Measure B which adopted the City Charter for the City of Bellflower. As part of the revision to the Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC), Ordinance Nos. 1440 and 1441, amending Chapter 3.30 to Title 3 of the BMC entitled Public Works Contracts, § 3.30.130 Nuisance Abatement would include the following language:
“Where abatement of public nuisances constitutes rehabilitation, demolition or repair, or removal of real property including, without limitation, structures or landscaping, the city manager is authorized to directly negotiate with a qualified contractor to expeditiously abate the nuisance. Such projects are not public works projects and, accordingly, prevailing wage need not be paid. All abatement costs will be recovered in accordance with this code.”
Following the approval of the amendment to the BMC, staff will reach out to the individual contractors and request pricing adjustments based on the amended BMC language.
ATTACHMENTS
Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc. Proposal.………..…………………….………5 California Landscape and Design, Inc. Proposal.……….…..……………..…………………7 -4-
421 E CERRITOS AVE. ANAHEIM, CA 92805 PHONE: 714-340-3333 • FAX: 714-709-4729 CSLB LICENSE #1003504 DIR # 1000023608
January 16, 2025 Proposal Number: 25-002R2
City of Bellflower, Sarah Ho
[email protected]
Project Name: 17046 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower – Demolition and Abatement Proposal
Integrated Demolition and Remediation (IDR) respectfully submits the following proposal for the above referenced project for your consideration.
Scope of work:
Asbestos Scope of Work:
• Removal and disposal of ACM from the building including floor tile, black mastic, cove mastic, carpet adhesive, drywall and joint compound, wallpaper adhesive, wallboard and skim coat, etc.
• File SC AQMD notification
$ 51,000.00
Demolition Scope of Work:
• Building demolition includes the removal of structures onsite including walls, ceilings, interior, roofs, etc. (slab to stay)
• IDR will hire a structural engineer to create Demolition Plan
$ 72,000.00
TOTAL: $ 123,000.00
Temp Fencing for the duration of the Demolition and Abatement $ 3,700.00 Add Alt 1 – Demolish 4 ft band of concrete and/or planter from back of sidewalk along 3 sides of the property (approximately 375 linear ) $ 9,700.00
Add Alt 2 – Demolish Slab including Footing and Foundation $ 17,750.00 Add Alt 3 – Demolish and haul off drive thru/parking lot area (approximately 12,250 sq ft)
$ 20,400.00
Conditions and Assumptions:
• This proposal is lump sum and may be broken out for accounting purposes only. • This proposal is based on Prevailing Wages during normal business working hours and includes one (1) mobilization. Additional mobilizations will be billed at $ 2,500 + equipment deliveries. • IDR reserves the right to salvage all items onsite
• Asphalt and Concrete is assumed to be 5” thick and Asphalt is free of Petromat
Exclusions: The following are excluded from this proposal unless explicitly included above. • Permit Acquisition, Fees, and Legal Compliance: Costs associated with obtaining necessary permits, fees payable to local authorities, and costs associated with compliance with new laws or regulations that come into effect after the proposal is accepted. -5-
421 E CERRITOS AVE. ANAHEIM, CA 92805 PHONE: 714-340-3333 • FAX: 714-709-4729 CSLB LICENSE #1003504 DIR # 1000023608
• Utility Disconnections and Relocation: Disconnection and relocation of utilities such as gas, water, electricity, and telecommunications. The client is responsible for ensuring all utilities are safely disconnected and capped prior to work. Removal of underground utilities limited to 5’ below grade.
• Hazardous Material and Special Conditions: Removal and disposal of asbestos, hazardous materials, and handling of materials like asphalt with Petromat fabric or concrete plastic below asphalt, unless specified.
• Structural and Engineering Services: Structural engineering assessments, bracing, underpinning, engineering services, staking, and layout related to demolition. • Subsurface and Unforeseen Conditions: Issues related to unknown subsurface conditions, unforeseen conditions such as buried pipes, cables, or foundations, and any other unforeseen site conditions.
• Salvage Rights and Salvage for Others: Any salvage rights for materials found on the site, and salvaging materials for others unless explicitly agreed upon in writing. • Environmental and Post Demolition Site Work: Environmental assessments, remediation, erosion control, grading, import/export of materials, SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) implementation, BMP’s, and any other post-demolition environmental or site work. • Site Security and Services: Providing site security, fencing, site services, and other related services during non-working hours.
• Excavation and Related Work: Excavation, shoring, lagging, dewatering, and related works unless specified in the contract.
• Weather-Related Issues and Protection: Delays and additional costs arising from unforeseen weather conditions and provision of weather protection. • Neighbor or Third-Party Claims: Claims or damages made by neighbors or third parties as a result of demolition activities.
• Specialty Insurance and Bonding: Specialty insurance items not listed in this proposal and bonding costs.
• Off-Site Work: Any work performed off-site.
• Standby Time: Any standby time due to owner/contractor delays. • Pedestrian and Property Protection: Installation of pedestrian canopies, barricades, protective covers, and other measures to protect property and the public. • Liquidated Damages: Any liquidated damages or penalties for delays or non-performance. • Additional Work or Materials: Any work or materials not explicitly outlined in the proposal.
THIS PROPOSAL IS VALID FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS.
Upon commencement of work, this proposal shall become a binding contract between both parties unless or until superseded by a formal mutually agreed upon contract, at which time this proposal shall become a part of the new contract document.
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January 22, 2025
16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706
Attn: Sarah Ho - Public Works Manager
Re: 17046 Bellflower Boulevard - Fencing and Related Siteworks
TOTAL AMOUNT - see page 2
Sincerely,
Mario Rodriguez
Project Manager
California Landscape & Design Inc.
273 N Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
P (909) 949-1601 F (909) 608-0212
78,484.40$
P R O P O S A L (OPTION 1)
City of Bellflower
We look forward for your acceptance of the above proposal. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
California Landscape & Design Inc. is pleased to submit the following proposal to supply all labor and materials for the above referenced project as per scope of works stated on your email dated January 16, 2025.
January 22, 2025 PAGE 2 OF 2
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
2. Completion is 20 working days (excludes lead time for materials - if any)
1. Prevailing wage included.
Notes:
MOBILIZATION (1 LS)
INSTALL 2-RAIL VINYL FENCE 48" HIGH (425 LF) AND
DOUBLE SWING GATE 25' WIDE OPENING (1 EACH)
PLACE 3" THICK MULCH ON THE ENTIRE AREA (17,060 SF)
LABOR
4,500.00$
15,000.00$
15,000.00$
17,500.00$
5,500.00$
-$
1,400.00$
-$ 29,684.40$
TOTALEQUIPMENT
273 N Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
P (909) 949-1601 F (909) 608-0212
BID PROPOSAL BREAKDOWN
9,500.00$
MATERIALS
5,700.00$
CORE DRILL CONCRETE POST FOOTINGS 5,400.00$
33,900.00$
78,484.40$
January 22, 2025
16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706
Attn: Sarah Ho - Public Works Manager
Re: 17046 Bellflower Boulevard - Fencing and Related Siteworks
TOTAL AMOUNT - see page 2
Sincerely,
Mario Rodriguez
Project Manager
California Landscape & Design Inc.
273 N Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
P (909) 949-1601 F (909) 608-0212
72,434.40$
P R O P O S A L (OPTION 2)
City of Bellflower
We look forward for your acceptance of the above proposal. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
California Landscape & Design Inc. is pleased to submit the following proposal to supply all labor and materials for the above referenced project as per scope of works stated on your email dated January 16, 2025.
January 22, 2025 PAGE 2 OF 2
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
2. Completion is 20 working days (excludes lead time for materials - if any)
1. Prevailing wage included.
Notes:
MOBILIZATION (1 LS)
INSTALL 2-RAIL VINYL FENCE 48" HIGH (425 LF) AND
DOUBLE SWING GATE 25' WIDE OPENING (1 EACH)
PLACE 3" THICK MULCH ON THE ENTIRE AREA (17060 SF)
LABOR
4,500.00$
15,000.00$
15,000.00$
17,500.00$
5,500.00$
-$
1,400.00$
-$ 29,684.40$
TOTALEQUIPMENT
273 N Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
P (909) 949-1601 F (909) 608-0212
BID PROPOSAL BREAKDOWN
8,850.00$
MATERIALS
5,700.00$
33,900.00$
72,434.40$
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