Fremont City Council Meeting: 06/21/22 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
STAFF REPORT (ID # 4639) DOC ID: 4639
Updated: 6/16/2022 5:06 PM by Susan Gauthier Page 1
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ADA UPGRADES PROJECT - Approval of Plans and Specifications and Award of Contract to TGN Build, Inc. in the amount of $476,100 (including 15% Contingency) for the Fremont Family Resource Center I & II ADA Upgrades Project (PWC 9073); Exempt from Environmental Review per CEQA Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
Contact Persons:
Name: Martha Martinez Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Project Manager Public Works Director Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4750 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to facilitate the construction of accessibility improvements to the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) buildings, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
BACKGROUND: The FRC Buildings I & II, located at 39155 Liberty Street, are approximately 55,000 square-feet of combined space and were constructed in 1981. The FRC houses staff from multiple public and non-profit agencies providing services including but not limited to Veteran’s services, counseling, employment, social services, and services for people with disabilities. This project is part of a citywide effort to address the ADA issues identified in the City’s ADA Transition Plan. Funding for the project has been obtained from a Community Development Block Grant.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The proposed ADA scope of work modifications will improve the accessibility of public spaces, restrooms, kitchen cabinets, and signage throughout the buildings. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2022 with completion expected by November 2022.
Bid Results:
The project was advertised on April 12 and 19, 2022. The Engineer’s Estimate is $450,000.
Five Bids were received and opened on May 4, 2022 as shown below:
Bidder Bid Amount
1. TGN Build Inc. $414,000
2. JPB Designs Inc. $494,000
3. Xcede Construction $676,000
4. Ron Paris Construction Co. Inc. $734,593
5. Streamline Builders $748,000
The low bidder, TGN Build, Inc., submitted a responsive bid and all documents are in order.
The contractor is a responsible bidder experienced in this type of work and has satisfactorily completed contracts of a similar nature.
Staff Report (ID # 4639) Meeting of June 21, 2022
Updated: 6/16/2022 5:06 PM by Susan Gauthier Page 2
Project Cost and Funding:
Estimated Project Costs:
Design and Project Administration $82,000
Construction Cost – Low Bid $414,000
Construction Contingency (15%) $62,100
Construction Inspection and Administration $41,400
Project Contingency $20,700
Estimated Total Project Costs: $620,200
Source of Funding
PWC 9073 – Fund 105 – CDBG $620,200
Funds Available for Project $620,200
Based on the contract amount and the project cost estimates, there are sufficient funds budgeted for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost of $620,200 will be funded from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (PWC9073).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is Categorically Exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301, as the repair, maintenance or modification of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that which presently exists.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATION: By motion, approve the following actions related to the Family Resource Center I & II ADA Upgrades Project (PWC 9073):
1. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the project;
2. Accept the Bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder TGN, Inc. in the amount of $414,000 and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $62,100 for a total construction contract amount of $476,100 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract; and
3. Find that the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15301 as a repair or modification of an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use.