HomeMy WebLinkAbout23C - PROJ - FLOWER ST BIKE TRAILREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
AUGUST 5, 2013
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE
FLOWER STREET BIKE TRAIL FROM
MACARTHUR BLVD. TO SUNFLOWER
AVE. (PROJECT 12-2620)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1s' Reading
? Ordinance on 2ntl Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Green Giant Landscape, Inc., in
accordance with the Base Bid plus Bid Item Nos. 47 and 49 of Add Alternate 1, totaling
$968,500 for the construction of Flower Street Bike Trail from MacArthur Blvd. to Sunflower
Ave.
2. Approve the Cost Analysis for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,259,050.
DISCUSSION
The recommended action will allow the City to proceed with construction of the Flower Street
Bike Trail from MacArthur Blvd. to Sunflower Ave. The project has received budget and funding
approval, and is part of the City's Capital Improvement Program. Project design is complete and
bid procedures have been followed, as established by the City's Municipal Code and in
adherence to the Public Contracts Code.
The Flower Street Bike Trail is part of the Golden Loop Recreational Trail, a 24-mile regional trail
that meanders through the city and is part of the OCTA Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan,
providing facilities for biking, jogging, and walking. The Flower Street Bike trail is adjacent to
local elementary, intermediate, and high schools; South Coast Metro Arts and Entertainment
District; South Coast Plaza; and Metro Pointe Shopping Center.
On June 21, 2010, the City Council authorized the application for project funding through the
Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program administered by the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA). OCTA authorized TE federal funding for up to $500,000 for this project.
Additionally, the State Recreation Trail Program approved funding in the amount of $550,000.
Both of these grants are designated for transportation projects to integrate various modes of
transportation facilities into our community.
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Contract Award for the Flower Street Bike Trail from MacArthur Blvd. to Sunflower Ave.
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The Flower Street Bike Trail from MacArthur Blvd. to Sunflower Ave. project consists of installing
a 10-foot-wide asphalt bicycle trail, irrigation, and landscaping along the flood channel that runs
parallel to Flower Street, as shown in Exhibit 1. The proposed project will accomplish the
following objectives:
1) Provide regional commuter linkages within (and beyond) the city limits and expand
commuter opportunities on a regional level by connecting the Sunflower bike lane to the
Flower Street bike trail.
2) Expand recreational opportunities on a regional level, as the Golden Loop trail provides
linkages to extensive trail systems throughout Santa Ana and Costa Mesa that connect to
other neighboring cities in Orange County;
3) Improve safety of walkers, joggers, cyclists, skaters, and equestrian users, and allow full
trail accessibility for persons with disabilities; and
4) Address neighborhood concerns regarding the appearance of this section of Flower
Street.
The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised on June 7 & 8, 2013, and bids were opened on June 27,
2013. A summary of the bid invitations mailed, bids received, and bid results are as follows:
Contractor Participation Data
Santa Ana Contractors receiving notices: 16
Contractors requesting bidding documents: 18
Bids received: 9
Bids received from Santa Ana Contractors: 0
Bid Results Summary
RANK BIDDER NAMES LOCATION BASE BID
1 Green Giant Landscape, Inc La Habra $874,500.00
2 Diversified Landscape Management, Inc. Corona $916,088.47
3 CS Legacy Construction, Inc. Chino $924,784.00
4 Two Brothers Construction Company Buena Park $930,329.43
5 GMC Engineering, Inc. Tustin $934,000.00
6 KASA Construction, Inc. Ontario $967,540.00
7 YAKAR San Dimas $1,059,190.00
8 Minako America Corporation dba Minco
Construction Gardena $1,259,340.78
9 PUB Construction, Inc. Diamond Bar $1,349,016.74
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Contract Award for the Flower Street Bike Trail from MacArthur Blvd. to Sunflower Ave.
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A total of nine bids were received and deemed responsive. The bid results and the lowest
responsive bid by Green Giant, Inc., in the amount of $874,500, compares favorably with the
Engineer's Estimate of $1,028,100. Due to the favorable bid pricing, staff recommends inclusion
of Bid Item Nos. 47 and 49 of Add Alternate 1 as part of this award, which provides security
lighting and an 8-foot wrought iron fence in the amount of $94,000. The inclusion these
additional items bring the contract total to $968,500.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this project is exempt from further
review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2006-197 was filed for this project. In
addition, a Certification of Categorical Exemption and a Statutory Worksheet have been prepared
in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Project Cost Analysis, as shown in Exhibit 2, determined that the total funds needed to
deliver the project are $1,259,050. The total cost includes construction, construction
administration, testing, and contingencies. Funding to cover costs is available in the Parks
Acquisition and Development Fund (Account 31313260-66220), Transportation Enhancement
Fund (Account 05917660-66220), and the Recreational Trail Program Fund (Account 17213240-
66220).
'Edwin "William" Galyez;-P.E.
Acting Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Gerardo Mouet i
Executive Director
Parks, Recreation, and
RG/ET
Exhibit 1: Project Location Map
2: Cost Analysis
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
Services Agency
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Description:
Flower Street Bike Trail from MacArthur Blvd. to Sunflower Ave. - Construction of a 10-foot wide by
one-half mile long asphalt bicycle trail, including landscaping, irrigation, security lighting, wrought
iron fencing and trailhead plaza.
MACARTHUR
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SUNFLOWER ST
EXHIBIT 1
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EXHIBIT 1
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COST ANALYSIS
PROJECT NO. 12-2620
CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLOWER STREET BIKE TRAIL
FROM MACARTHUR BLVD. TO SUNFLOWER AVE.
Construction Contract $968,500
Contract Administration $96,850
Inspection and Testing $29,055
Survey $19,370
Contingencies $145,275
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS $12L9 050
EXHIBIT 2
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