AGENDA ITEM NO. 13
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of June 11, 2024
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:
Award of Contract for Zela Davis Park Improvement (Project # 24-04) RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve contract to second-lowest responsive and responsible bidder, DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA.
DISCUSSION:
At the meeting of February 27, 2024, City Council authorized Engineering Staff to publicly advertise for this project with a due date of March 26, 2024. The City received four bids with each accompanied by bid bonds. After a thorough review of the proposals, reference checks, and verification of contractor’s licenses, staff determined that the lowest inviting bidder was Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. However, Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. decided to withdraw from consideration of the project. This decision comes as a result of the company being awarded multiple other projects, making them unable to commit to the timeline outlined in the grant for this project. Therefore, this contractor is recommended to be awarded to DOJA, Inc., which was determined as the second-lowest bidder to comply with all the requirements prescribed in the plans and specifications of the contract.
This project involves enhancing Zela Davis Park, a 0.5-acre underutilized park in the City of Hawthorne. The initiative aims to transform the existing space into a versatile, climate-resilient community area. This will be achieved through the installation of a new playground, a picnic area featuring shade structures, exercise equipment, a half court, walking paths adorned with mosaic art elements, perimeter fencing, restroom building, California native plants, bioswale, and various sustainable elements. All activities will be conducted in accordance with the specified Plans and Specifications to ensure the successful completion of the improvements.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
This project is a result of the City working closely with funding and regulatory agencies to support and improve our infrastructure. This project will enhance the quality of life in the City, creating publicly accessible and usable open space.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The approximate cost of $3,020,500 will be funded through the allocated and approved State of California Department of Transportation, Clean California Local Grant Program, County of Los Angeles Measure A, and Balwin Hills Urban Watersheds Conservancy (funded under Proposition 40).
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Bid List