City of Costa Mesa
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 22-682 Meeting Date: 6/7/2022
TITLE:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE LIONS PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-15
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: SEUNG YANG, P.E., CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-5633 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Accept the work as complete performed by Handy Industrial, Inc., 4228 Lewis Street, Oceanside, California 92056, for the Lions Park Playground Improvement Project, City Project No. 20-15, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
2. Authorize the City Manager to release the retention monies thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion filing date; release the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after the filing date and Faithful Performance Bond, if appropriate, at the conclusion of the one-year warranty period.
BACKGROUND:
On September 15, 2020, a construction contract for $1,780,000 was awarded to Handy Industrial, Inc. for the playground improvements at Lions Park, located at 570 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa.
This project significantly improved the quality, appearance, and amenities of this heavily used park for the benefit of the users and the surrounding community. The scope of this contract included installation of new playground equipment and rubber play surfacing; demolition of the existing restroom and installation of a new prefabricated restroom building; refurbishment of the existing Panther Jet airplane; landscape and irrigation improvements; placement of grass areas for outdoor recreation; storm drain utility improvements; installation of improved lighting; and construction of concrete pathways.
ANALYSIS:
The work required by the contract documents was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
The final contract cost amounted to $1,670,911.44. A report of the final costs is included as Attachment 1.
File #: 22-682 Meeting Date: 6/7/2022
A summary of the costs is as follows:
Original Contract Cost: $1,780,000.00
Final Quantity Adjustments: ($ 109,088.56)
Final Contract Cost: $1,670,911.44
The final cost reflects a 6.13% savings from the original contract amount.
Lions Park Playground
BEFORE
AFTER
ALTERNATIVES:
This item is administrative in nature and there are no alternatives to be considered.
FISCAL REVIEW:
The project was funded from appropriated Park Development Fees and Drainage Fees. The remaining project balance of $109,088.56 will be returned to the Park Development Fund.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this agenda report and approves it as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This item supports the following City Council goals:
· Strengthen the public’s safety and improve the quality of life. · Maintain and enhance the City’s facilities, equipment and technology.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Accept the work as complete performed by Handy Industrial, Inc., 4228 Lewis Street, Oceanside, California 92056, for the Lions Park Playground Improvement Project, City Project No. 20-15, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
File #: 22-682 Meeting Date: 6/7/2022
2. Authorize the City Manager to release the retention monies thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion filing date; release the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after the filing date and Faithful Performance Bond, if appropriate, at the conclusion of the one-year warranty period.