CIP PROJECTS 96-153 TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT HERMOSA AVE. & 14th ST. AND

96-156 TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT HERMOSA AVE. & 13th ST. –

AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Recommendation :

It is recommended that the City Council:

Authorize the award of Traffic Signal Improvements to Inspection Engineering Construction of Costa Mesa in the amount of $164,759;

Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Construction Contract subject to approval of the City Attorney; and

Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary not to exceed $16,476.

Background:

On June 8, 1999, City Council approved the budget for fiscal year 1999-2000, which included Traffic Signal Improvements at the intersection of 13 ^th and 14 ^th Street on Hermosa Avenue.

After preparation of plans and specifications, the project was advertised for three weeks in the Easy Reader, Green Sheet (Construction News Reporter) and Daily Construction Service. A total of seven bid packages were purchased. The City Clerk received seven bids by the closing date of September 23, 1999. The bids were publicly opened and read aloud. The bid results are as follows:

COMPANY CITY BID AMOUNT

Inspection Engineering Construction Costa Mesa 164,759

• Steiny & Company, Baldwin Park         169,775
• L. A. Signal, City of Industry                    169,800
• B. A. Construction, Anaheim                  176,102
• C.T. & F., Inc., Bell Gardens                   184,023
• Transtech Engineers, Inc., Walnut          189,206
• TDS Engineering, Westlake Village      202,805

The low bidder is 7.5% below the Engineer’s estimate of $178,000.

The proposed work for this project includes, in general, the complete construction of traffic signal installation and appurtenances, traffic signals, controllers, emergency vehicle preemption, street lights, loops, signs, striping and civil improvements.

Analysis :

A reference check revealed that Inspection Engineering Construction has an excellent reputation for their performance and work with previous clients. The Department of Public Works, therefore, recommends award of this contract to Inspection Engineering Construction in the amount of $164,759. The bid proposals are in the Public Works/City Engineer’s office for review.

Fiscal Impact :

The amount budgeted for the CIP Projects 96-153 and 96-156 Traffic Signal Improvements in the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year budget is $228,554. This project is funded by a combination of State Gas Tax Fund and the City Street Lighting Fund.

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