Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 3.8. 9/26/2023 File #: 23-0588
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
Award of Contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for Lomita Neighborhood Street Improvement Project; Bid No. 23-24.04.
2. SUMMARY
Bids for the Lomita Neighborhood Street Improvement Project were received and opened on August 24, 2023. Seven bidders responded to the notice inviting bids. The apparent low bidder is Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, California in the amount of $706,610.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the total amount of $777,271, representing an original amount of $706,610 plus a 10% contingency of $70,661 for the Lomita Neighborhood Street Improvement Project (SP-4220); and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total expenditure for this contract is $777,271 and will be funded in Pavement Management Program (13120) through Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (274).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City Council previously approved advertisement for bids on July 25, 2023. The bid solicitation was advertised on August 3, 2023 for a period of three weeks. The bids were opened on August 24, 2023. Seven bidders responded as follows:
1. Sequel Contractors, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA $706,610
2. Onyx Paving Company, Inc., Anaheim, CA $737,000
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3. Hardy & Harper, Inc., Lake Forest, CA $826,000
4. LCR Earthwork & Engineering, Corp., Jurupa Valley, CA $827,250
5. R.J. Noble Company, Orange, CA $853,994
6. COPP Contracting, Inc., Buena Park, CA $875,270
7. All American Asphalt, Corona, CA $911,222
The low bid is about 6% lower than the Engineer’s Estimate of $751,800 for the project. Staff checked the references and qualifications for Sequel Contractors, Inc. and found them to be acceptable, with adequate years of experience in completing contracts of a similar nature to this project. Therefore, staff recommends that Sequel Contractors, Inc. be awarded the contract in the amount of $777,271, representing an original amount of $706,610 plus a 10% contingency of $70,661 for the Lomita Neighborhood Street Improvement Project.
The project will rehabilitate a total of three streets in the Lomita Neighborhood Tract which consists of Lomita Avenue from Glassell Street to Grand Street, Orange Street from Collins Avenue to Lomita Avenue, and Grand Street from Collins Avenue to Mayfair Avenue. The work to be done in general includes asphalt concrete overlay with localized areas of pavement reconstruction. The rehabilitated pavement will have a longer service life and will provide a safe and smooth ride for the public. In addition, the existing curb will be removed and replaced with new curb and gutter on Orange Street, west side of Grand Street and north side of Lomita Avenue. Other aspects of the project include replacement of damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter, adjustment of utility covers to grade, pavement striping, and replacement of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps within the project limits to conform to the federal guidelines.
This project will follow the City’sannual sewer project where the existing structurally deficient 6” sewer main will be replaced with an 8” sewer main. The construction is expected to begin in November 2023 and will be completed within 60 calendar days.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Bid Abstract
· Contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc.
· Location Map
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