DATE: 05/21/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
2025-199
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MICON CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $382,051 FOR THE COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE II – SHERIDAN PARK PLAYGROUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. FC-2024-08; NOTICE INVITING BIDS 25-042AS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to approve the Construction Contract with Micon Construction, Inc., for the Sheridan Park Playground Capital Improvement Project. The project involves installing a new playground and swing set at Sheridan Park, featuring integrated shade structures and rubberized safety material to ensure accessibility and inclusivity.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council:
a. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Sheridan Park Playground Replacement Project, Project No. CIP FC-2024-08, Notice Inviting Bids 25-042AS. b. Award Notice Inviting Bids 25-042AS to Micon Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $382,051, and waive all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the said bidder. c. Approve the Construction Contract with Micon Construction, Inc. for the Community & Infrastructure Phase II - Sheridan Park Playground Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2024-08, in the amount of $382,051. d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Micon Construction, Inc., in the amount of $382,051, including any nonsubstantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.050(H), which is equivalent to 10% or $38,205.
e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Micon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $382,051.
f. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $85,000 from the Parks and Open Space Fund 217 to the Community Facilities & Infrastructure Phase II - Sheridan Park Playground Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2024-08.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The Community Facilities & Infrastructure Phase II - Sheridan Park Playground Capital Improvement Project is a key initiative under the City of Corona's Community Facilities and Infrastructure Phase II program. This Project aims to enhance the recreational amenities at Sheridan Park by constructing a new, accessible, and inclusive playground.
The proposed upgrades include the installation of a playground and swing set with integrated shade structures and rubberized safety material to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for children of all abilities.
Historically, the City of Corona has prioritized investments in public infrastructure and community facilities to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Sheridan Park has been identified as a critical site for improvement due to its potential to serve as a central recreational hub for the surrounding community. The Project aligns with broader municipal goals to create inclusive and accessible public spaces, as outlined in the City’s long-term planning documents.
The City actively engaged the public in the decision-making process for the new playground equipment by seeking community input on potential themes. After gathering feedback and considering various options, the community ultimately selected an outer space theme, reflecting their enthusiasm for a fun and imaginative play environment.
Equipment selection includes a Saturn climber, a half-moon, a lunar rover, a quad teetertotter, a bucket spinner, inclusive swings, and galaxy educational panels incorporated into the play structure.
In summary, the Project represents a strategic investment in community infrastructure, addressing both immediate recreational needs and long-term goals for inclusivity and accessibility. The project’s public outreach and funding mechanisms, coupled with its compliance with environmental and regulatory standards, underscore the City’s commitment to enhancing public spaces for the benefit of all residents.
ANALYSIS:
The Purchasing Division issued a Notice Inviting Bids for the project on March 3, 2025, in accordance with Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.090, Public projects - formal bidding procedure, and purchasing policy through the City’s PlanetBids bidding portal.
The bid was publicly advertised on PlanetBids as well as within the Sentinel Weekly News to ensure broad visibility and encourage participation from qualified contractors. Two hundred sixty-one (261) contractors were notified via PlanetBids, and seventy-one (71) prospective bidders downloaded the bid document files. About ninety-two (92) additional contractors from five (5) surrounding counties were notified via email of the bid solicitation using the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) search portal. Eleven (11) prospective bidders attended the non-mandatory pre-bid conference held at the project site on March 12, 2025.
The City received thirteen (13) Requests for Information (RFI) by the RFI deadline of March 19, 2025. On March 25, 2025, the City issued Addendum 1 to respond to the RFIs received on April 9, 2025. The City received ten (10) bids through the PlanetBids bidding service.
The following is a summary of the bid results:
No. Contractor Location Bid Total
1 Micon Construction, Inc Placentia, CA $382,051.00
2 DD Systems Inc. Glendora, CA $389,153.70
3 RG General Engineering, Inc. Norco, CA $404,729.00
4 Matcon General Engineering,
Inc.
Corona, CA $408,291.40
5 Western State Builder Inc Escondido, CA $409,340.75
6 Metrocell Construction, Inc. Ontario, CA $439,265.00
7 Aneen Construction, Inc. Riverside, CA $470,705.00
8 HZS Engineering, Inc Orange, CA $477,720.00
9 R E Schultz Construction, Inc. Orange, CA $497,750.00 10 Aster Construction Services Los Angeles, CA $555,400.00 Staff reviewed all bids received and recommends awarding the contract to Micon Construction, Inc., as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the submitted bid for a total contract amount of $382,051. All licenses and references for Micon Construction, Inc. have been reviewed and verified by City staff, and all other documentation is in order.
Construction of the Sheridan Park Playground improvements is anticipated to begin this summer and be completed before the end of the calendar year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of the recommended actions will result in an appropriation of $85,000 from the Parks and Open Space Fund 217 to the Community Facilities & Infrastructure Phase II - Sheridan Park Playground Capital Improvement Project No. FC-2024-08.
The estimated project costs are outlined as follows:
Design/Engineering
……………………………………………….………................................ $52,975 Playground Purchase
……………………………………………………………….................... $207,664
Construction ………………………………………………………………............................…. $382,051
Material Testing, Labor Compliance, Inspection, and Soft Cost ..……………….......... $85,047
Contingency (10%)
………………………………….……………………………..….................... $38,205 Total Project Cost
……………………..……………………………………….………….............. $765,942
Fund Project No. Original Project Budget Appropriation Revised Project Budget
CDBG Fund 431 FC-2024-08 $680,942 - $680,942
Parks and Open
Space Fund 217
FC-2024-08 - $85,000 $85,000
Total $680,942 $85,000 $765,942
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the CEQA determination, and is therefore, exempt from CEQA. This action involves the replacement, upgrade, and enhancement of the Sheridan Park Playground equipment and accessories. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required, and staff have filed a Notice of Exemption with the County of Riverside.
PREPARED BY: EDGAR RODRIGUEZ, ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER REVIEWED BY: SAVAT KHAMPHOU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 – Location Map
2. Exhibit 2 – Construction Contract