City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JANUARY 25, 2022 FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: AWARD BID NO. 7869 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITYWIDE CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, AND ADA RAMPS REPAIR TO TVR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING LLC OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $295,400.00 ISSUE:
Award Bid No. 7869 for the construction of Citywide curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ADA ramps repair to TVR Construction Engineering LLC of Riverside, California, in the amount of $295,400.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Award a construction contract for Bid. No. 7869 for Citywide curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ADA ramps repair to TVR Construction Engineering LLC of Riverside, California, in the amount of $295,400.00; and Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with TVR Construction Engineering LLC, including making minor non-substantive changes.
BACKGROUND:
This Project will remove and replace damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, cross gutter, and pedestrian ramps at various locations throughout the City. Over time, tree roots can damage concrete structures and cause water to pond or make it difficult for pedestrians to traverse sidewalk and pedestrian ramps.
DISCUSSION:
On October 21, 2021, Bid No. 7869 for Citywide curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ADA ramps repair (Project) was posted on PlanetBids to remove and replace damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, cross gutter, and pedestrian ramps at various locations throughout the City (Attachment 1).
On November 15, 2021, ten bids were received for the construction of the Project (Attachment 1). The lowest responsive bid was from TVR Construction Engineering LLC in the amount of $295,400, which is 10.04% below the Engineer’s Estimate.
Contractors
City Location
Bid Amount
Rank
TVR Construction Engineering LLC
Riverside, CA
$295,400.00
1 S&H Civilworks
Riverside, CA
$317,279.50
2 IE General Engineering Inc.
Beaumont, CA
$317,676.00
3 On Point Engineering Contractors
Anaheim, CA
$325,712.05
4 CT&T Concrete Paving Inc
Diamond Bar, CA
$329,958.50
5 Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
Anaheim, CA
$333,000.00
6 LC Paving & Sealing, Inc.
Escondido, CA
$342,718.71
7 Universal Construction and Engineering
Indio, CA
$380,343.85
8 EBS General Engineering, Inc.
Corona, CA
$409,235.00
9 CJ Concrete Construction Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$560,599.50
10 Engineer’s Estimate
$328,367.00
The Purchasing Manager concurs that the recommended action to award is in compliance with Purchasing Resolution 23812.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This Project aligns to Strategic Priority No. 6 – Infrastructure, Mobility and Connectivity and Goal No. 6.2 – Maintain, protect, and improve assets and infrastructure within the City’s built environment to ensure and enhance reliability, resiliency, sustainability, and facilitate connectivity.
Community Trust – This Project repairs broken curb, gutter, and sidewalk to resolve localized drainage issues and provide ADA compliant sidewalk, therefore instilling trust of the residents in the local government to serve the public interest.
Equity – This Project addresses roadway concrete infrastructure in all Wards within the entire City.
Fiscal Responsibility – This Project was publicly bid and construction contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders.
Innovation – This Project utilizes permeable concrete gutter to minimize ponding water in low spots in the streets. Stagnant water is unsightly, can cause odor issues, and is a breeding ground for mosquitoes during the summer. Riverside is inventive and timely in meeting the community’s changing needs and prepares for the future through collaborative partnerships and adaptive processes.
Sustainability & Resiliency – This Project utilizes concrete for the proposed repairs, which is considered as most reliable and sustainable in these applications.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of this action is $295,400. Sufficient funds are available in the Project expenditure accounts shown in the table below to award the construction contract and complete the Project.
Project Funds
Account
Amount
Special Gas Tax Fund - Curb/Gutter Repair (Acct. 9888327-440223) $113,400
Special Gas Tax Fund - Sidewalk Repair (Acct. 9888627-440223) $300,000
Total
$413,400
Prepared by: Gilbert Hernandez, Public Works Director
Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Approved by: Kris Martinez, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachments:
Project Location Map
Bid Award Recommendation
Award Bid 7869 ● Page 2