FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 16, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution A warding Bid 2024-05 for Phase I I of the North Dejoy Street Park Project
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the Award of Bid for the construction of the North DeJoy Street Park Project, Bid No. 2024 -05 to G. Sosa Construction, Inc. in the amount of $277,835. The scope of work includes grading, landscaping, pedestrian pathways, and other park features.
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing facilities (operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, etc.) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines because the scope of work to be conducted is an existing public facility with negligible expansion of the existing uses.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution awarding a bid to G. Sosa Construction , Inc., in the amount of $277,835, for the construction of the North DeJoy Street Park Project, Bid No. 2024-05.
BACKGROUND:
Under the direction of the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, the project was designed by Baxter Miller Landscape Architects and Bethel Engineering. The scope of work includes grading, landscaping, pedestrian pathways, and other park features.
DISCUSSION:
The project was extensively advertised for bids. The City received two bids, which were publicly opened on June 4, 2024, via Planet Bids. A summary of the bids submitted are as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
G. Sosa Construction, Inc. $277,835.00
Quincon, Inc. $399,590.86
2 A detailed tabulation of the bids received is attached (Attachment A). Signed proposals and bid bond forms are available for viewing in the Public Works Department, 110 South Pine Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458.
The lowest responsive, responsible bid was submitted by G. Sosa Construction, Inc., in the amount of $277,835.00. G. Sosa Construction, Inc., from Nipomo has performed and successfully completed similar work for many cities throughout Southern California and on the Central Coast. In addition, they have submitted references for their work history.
City staff has checked the firm’s references and are comfortable with the ability of the contractor to perform the work successfully.
The recommended action is to award the bid to G. Sosa Construction, Inc., in the amount of $277,835.00.
Alternative(s)
The alternative to the recommended action would be to reject all bids.
Fiscal Considerations
Sufficient funds for this project have been budgeted in F iscal Year 2023/2024 from the account titled “N DeJoy Park Project.”
Available Budget Account Amount
047-012-040-52-20 $ 655,332.99
Estimated Expenditures Amount
Award
Contingency (10%)
$ 277,835.00
$ 27,783.50
Inspection, Testing, Staff Time $ 15,000.00
Total $ 320,618.50
Impact to the Community
The community will benefit from the community park which will create an integrated space for community events and leisure.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Detailed Bid Results
B. Agreement