Item Number: 4
City Council / Board of Directors
Consent Calendar
Meeting of: February 6, 2024
Submitted By:
Fredy Bonilla, City Engineer
Subject:
Notice of Completion – VMUS Gas Replacement Project Phase - IV Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for VMUS Gas Replacement Project Phase - IV and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Retention in the amount of five percent was withheld from each pay estimate during construction. Retention will be released after City Council approval and the recordation of the Notice of Completion. The retention account number, account description, and amount withheld are shown in the table below:
Retention Account Number Account Description Amount Withheld 423-20110-30047 VMUS Gas Replacement Project
Phase IV
$14,394.69
Total: $14,394.69
Strategic Plan Goal:
This item aligns with “Goal E Invest in Infrastructure” in the City of Victorville Strategic Plan 2023-2026 by providing a more robust natural gas system at SCLA.
Background:
On July 18, 2023, the City Council awarded a construction contract to A.M Ortega Construction, Inc., in amount of $298,446.09. The contract was awarded for gas replacement within Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) area. 3 4
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Discussion:
The project was completed at a final contract price of $287,893.89 approximately 3.5% below the original contract amount. The final inspection occurred on September 19, 2023, when the project was substantially completed. The one-year warranty on the improvements began the date the work was accepted as substantially complete. Per California Public Contract Code § 7107(c), within 60 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion, the City can release the final retention monies withheld on this project, provided there are no claims or unreleased liens against the contract.
Staff recommends that the Honorable City Council accept as complete and approve the Notice of Completion for VMUS Gas Replacement Project Phase – IV and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
Staff is available to answer any questions the Council may have.
Attachments: A. Location Map
B. Notice of Completion