AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
CLARK FIELD BUILDING DEMOLITION, CIP 99-529

 

Recommendation:

It is recommended that City Council:

1. Award the construction contract for the Clark Field Building Demolition, CIP #99-529, to Viking Equipment Corporation, in the amount of $8,300.00;
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 and release all bid bonds after award by the City Council; and
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $4,150.

Background:

The City Council approved funding of $50,000 from the 4% Utility Users Tax Fund to cover the cost for the Clark Field Building demolition.

On August 10, 1999, staff recommended that Council approve the plans, specifications and estimates requiring the contractor to provide all design and engineering services in addition to the demolition work. Council directed staff to prepare a Request for Proposal for design services in order to separate the design and demolition work.

On September 28, 1999, staff mailed out the Request for Proposals to nine (9) consulting firms. Upon the closing date of October 12, 1999, no bids were received.

On December 9, 1999, staff re-released the plans and specifications for bidding combining design and engineering services in addition to the demolition work. On December 30, 1999, the City Clerk received and opened two bids with the following results:

Firm Name Bid Amount

1. Viking Equipment Corporation $ 8,300.00
2. Thomas Construction $49,270.00

Analysis:

Staff has reviewed the low bidder documents and has found them to be in order and reference calls have been supportive of the contractors work habits. Viking Equipment Corporation has performed various demolition projects for many local municipalities and private entities including the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Zoo and the Port of Long Beach. Therefore, staff recommends the award of the Clark Field Demolition Project to Viking Equipment Corporation.

Fiscal Impact:

Due to the many uncertainties inherent in demolition projects, staff is recommending a 50% ($4,150) contingency for this project.

Alternatives:

1. Approve staff’s recommendation.
2. Reject all bids and send back to staff for downscope of project.
3. Take no action.

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