CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
STAFF REPORT
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal
Hill, California 90755-3799
2/11/2025
AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CARLO TOMAINO
CITY MANAGER
BY: THOMAS BEKELE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION DECLARING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PLAYGROUND
SURFACE REPLACEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT WITH SPECTRASYSTEMS INCORPORATED DBA SEPCTRATURF Summary:
The Playground Surface Replacement Project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance recreational spaces throughout the City. On September 24, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Spectrasystems Incorporated, dba Spectraturf, for the demolition and reinstallation of new playground surfacing at Signal Hill Park. The improvements are an essential part of the Civic Center Master Plan to ensure the playground remains in good condition.
Spectraturf commenced work on the Playground Surface Replacement Project on December 16, 2024, and successfully completed the project on January 8, 2025, in accordance with the project specifications and to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer. Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution declaring the work performed by Spectraturf complete and in conformance with the approved plans and specifications.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 4 Infrastructure: Maintain and improve the City’s physical infrastructure, water system and recreational spaces.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PLAN
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PLAYGROUND SURFACE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SPECTRASYSTEMS, INCORPORATED, DBA SPECTRATURF AND THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL.
Fiscal Impact:
The total cost of the Playground Surface Replacement Project (“Project”) (No. 80.25002) was $132,625.00; the project utilized CIP Reserves.
Background and Analysis:
On September 24, 2024, the City Council awarded a Public Works contract to Spectraturf for the demolition and reinstallation of a new playground surface at Signal Hill Park. The scope of the work included the demolition of the existing playground surface, the installation of the new playground surface, hauling and disposal, diversion of recyclable waste materials and third-party HIC, and GMax testing.
The contract term was established for 14 Calendar Days with a not-to-exceed amount of $132,625.00 and a 10% contingency, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Guidelines. On December 16, 2024, Spectraturf began work and was scheduled to complete the project by December 30, 2024.
However, due to unforeseen weather conditions, the Public Works Director/City Engineer, pursuant to City Council approval, authorized an extension totaling nine days to complete the project. Following the completion of the installation of the new playground surface, the project underwent a final inspection and was completed successfully on January 8, 2025.
Based on the contractor’s satisfactory performance and compliance with project specifications, staff recommends the City Council adopt the proposed resolution formally declaring the final acceptance of the project.
Reviewed for Fiscal Impact:
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Siamlu Cox
Attachment:
Resolution
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