STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 14
12/12/2023
JC
Date: December 12, 2023
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Marissa Diaz, Director – Public Works
Michael Livingston, Manager – PW City Engineering
Subject: Acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 21-023 – 2021 Landscape Restoration Program
Recommendation:
Accept the work constructed by Marina Landscape, Inc., for Public Works Construction Project No. 21-023, 2021 Landscape Restoration Program, and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Retention on this project shall be disbursed in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22038(b).
Fiscal Impact:
$3,293,378.00, (including 10% contingency) was awarded based on the original contract. There were six (6) Contract Change Orders for this project totaling ($19,361.82), which brought the contract cost from $2,993,980.00 to $2,974,618.18. Sufficient funds were available in Capital Improvements Budget project string CP11ZZ005-CONST, GL Accounts 10149900-8000, 212- 49900-8000 and 53049900-8000.
Background:
The proposed project replaced landscaping and irrigation systems in twenty-two (22) locations throughout the City. Proposed locations included medians in front of the Hangar, medians along Business Center Parkway, and landscaping areas along the Sierra Highway Bike Path, amongst others. This project was the first in the Landscape Restoration Program. The Landscape Restoration Program was initiated by the Parks, Arts, Recreation & Community Services (PARCS) Department and the City Manager’s Office, and aimed to create a cohesive look for landscaping throughout the City.
Per Section 2.2 of the Existing Community Workforce Agreement (“CWA”), this project was subject to the CWA by and between the City of Lancaster and Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions. The 1 4
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PWCP 21-023 contract documents were prepared, and the project was advertised accordingly. Per Section 2.6(b) of the CWA, Letters of Assent were submitted by the Contractor and each of its subcontractors, of whatever tier, forty-eight (48) hours prior to commencement of work, or within forty-eight (48) hours after the award of Project Work to that Contractor (or subcontractor), whichever occurred later.
Construction of the project has been completed to the satisfaction of the Director – Public Works.
The project was substantially completed on May 17, 2023, which was within the time permitted by the contract. The construction quantities and the amount of payment have been approved by the Contractor and the Director of Public Works.
The total contract cost is $2,974,618.18.
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Attachment:
Notice of Completion