SR - - REJECT AND READVERTISE BIDS WROUGHT IRON FENCE INSTALLATION ORANGE CHILDREN & PARENTS TOGETHER° °�� AGENDA ITEM
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TO: Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
THRU: John W. Sibley
City Manager
FROM: Joe DeFrancesco
Public Works D' ector
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City Manager
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To Be Presente : Joe DeFrancesco
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1. SUBJECT
Rejection of all Bids - Bid No. 145 -14, SP -3882; Orange Children & Parents Together Wrought
Iron Fence Installation Project.
2. SUMMARY
Bids for Orange Children & Parents Together Wrought Iron Fence Installation Project were
received and opened on July 31, 2014. Three (3) bidders responded to the Notice Inviting Bids.
The bids were not competitive as the low bid of $98,420.00 is about twice the engineer's
estimate. Staff recommends rejection of all bids and re- advertisement of this project later this
year.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Reject all bids received and authorize the re- advertisement of this project.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program and are available in the following
account:
150.5028.56020.30059 (OC & PT Various Improvements) $ 45,000
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
1. Provide for a safe community:
b. Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
4. Provide outstanding public service:
b. Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
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6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Public Safety Element Goal 7.0 Improve community safety and reduce opportunities for
criminal activities.
Policy 7.5: Maximize security of public spaces, recreation facilities, and new development by
encouraging complementary uses that support a safe environment.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
This project consists of removing an existing chain link and furnishing and installing a wrought
iron fence and one automatic access gate. This project will improve safety of the children and
staff of the Orange Children & Parents Together Pre - school. Orange P.D. Crime Prevention staff
reviewed site security and made this recommendation. The fence and gate will limit access to
authorized personnel only to improve security and protect city assets.
The total estimated construction cost including 10% for contingencies and construction
engineering is $50,000.00
Informal bids were advertised for three weeks, and bids were opened on July 31, 2014. Three
bids were received as follows:
1) Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc., Los Angeles $ 98,420.00
2) NT Thomas Construction $122,907.57
3) Fast -Track Construction Corporation, Culver City $123,295.00
Public Works will revise the project bid documents, if necessary to reduce cost and re- advertise
the project. Staff will return to Council with a recommendation to award the project and
appropriate sufficient funds to complete the project.
8. ATTACHMENTS :=1
• Bid Abstract
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