Hermosa Beach Pier Renovation Project - Award of Contract

Recommendation:

It is recommended that City Council:

1. Award the construction contract for the Hermosa Beach Pier Renovation Project (CIP 95-620) to John S. Meek Co. Inc. of Wilmington, California in the amount of $643,743.50

2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney.

3. Direct the City Clerk to reject all other bids after award by City Council.

4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within budget.

Background:

City Council at their May 12, 1998 meeting approved the phase change which provided for structural repair of the pier while the architectual design was being completed. On July 14, 1998 Council approved the plans and specifications for the Hermosa Beach Pier Renovation Project and directed staff to release the project for bid.

On Thursday August 27, 1998 the City Clerk received and opened seven bids:

Firm Name Bid Amount

1. John S. Meek Co. Inc. Wilmington, CA $643,743.50

2. Diversified Repair Service Spring Valley, CA $655,700.00

3. PKB Construction, Inc. Arcadia, CA $803,737.00

4. Vahdani Construction Co. Los Angeles, CA $834,476.47

5. Sedcon Engineers, Inc. Sierra Madre, CA $911,134.46

6. NCCI Enterprises, Inc. Paramount, CA $979,456.00

7. Shimmick Construction Hayward, CA $1,617,650.00

Analysis:

Staff has reviewed the low bidders documents and has found them to be in order. Calls to references have been supportive of this contractors work habits and ability to provide a superior product in an expedient manner for a fair price. Staff therefore recommends award of the Hermosa Beach Pier Renovation Project to John S. Meek Co. Inc. in the amount of $643,743.50.

Fiscal Impact:

The 1998/99 Fiscal Year Budget for the Pier Renovation Project(CIP 95-620) is $903,000. The engineer's estimate for the project is $890,665. The low bid price, $643,743.50 is 28% lower than the engineer's estimate. The contractor has expressed confidence in it's bid.

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