City of Hermosa Beach --- 07-11-00

CIP PROJECT 99-306 INSTALLATION OF CATCH BASIN INLET FILTERS 
AWARD OF DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CONTRACT

 

Recommendation :

It is recommended that the City Council:

  1. Authorize the award of design and installation of the Catch Basin Inlet Filters to United Storm Water, Inc. of the City of Industry, in the amount of $38,480.85;
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Contract subject to approval of the City Attorney; and
  3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary within the approved budget.

 

Background:

On June 13, 2000, City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized a Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Manhattan Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes for the installation of catch basin inlet filters. The City of Hermosa Beach, in accordance with public contract requirements, competitively bid the design and installation of the catch basin inlet filters. The City Clerk received two bids by the closing date of June 29, 2000. The bids were publicly opened and read aloud. The bid results are as follows:

City of H.B. City of M.B. City of R.P.V. Total Bid

Company Bid $ Bid $ Bid $ Amount $

United Storm Water, Inc. 21,918.60 11,691.00 4,871.25 38,480.85

Kenny/Manta Ind. Services 30,915.00 16,488.00 6,870.00 54,273.00

The primary function of the catch basin inlet filters is to prevent trash and debris from entering the storm water drain prior to discharge to the ocean.

 

Analysis :

A reference check revealed that United Storm Water, Inc. has an excellent reputation for their performance and work with previous clients. The Department of Public Works, therefore, recommends award of this contract to United Storm Water Inc. in the amount of $38,480.85. The bid proposals are in the Public Works/City Engineer’s office for review.

 

Fiscal Impact :

The FY 1999-00 budget for Project No. CIP 99-306 consisted of $56,250 from the Prop A (121) Fund and $8,438 from the Sewer (160) Fund. The FY 2000-01 budget includes $45,864 from the Prop A Fund and $10,386, unexpended FY 1999-00 funds from the same account, will be re-appropriated for use in FY 2000-01 as well.

The City’s obligation to match 15% of the total costs (not to exceed $8,438) will also consist of re-appropriated funds from the unexpended Sewer Fund FY 1999-00 budget. The total funding for this project (all three cities) is $98,750 from the Prop A Regional Park and Open Space District Grant.

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