CIP PROJECT NO. 96-508

HERMOSA BEACH GREENBELT - ACCEPTANCE

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Accept the work by Geoscene Landscape of Escondido on CIP Project No. 96-508 Greenbelt Improvement Project, as complete; and
   
2. Authorize staff to release the 10% retention, 35 days following the filing of the Certificate of Completion.
   

Background:

On June 23, 1998, City Council approved entering into an agreement with Geoscene Landscape of Escondido to improve the Greenbelt in the amount of $586,502.25.

Improvements to the Greenbelt consisted of the following:

1. New irrigation system to replace the disrepair, outdated, above ground "Skinner" lines, using reclaimed water.
   
2. New delineated jogging trails at intersection locations for greater visibility and safety.
   
3. Landscaping at intersections and other areas that require "filling-in".
   
4. Tree trimming of the entire Greenbelt.
   
5. Spreading of appropriate wood chips from the tree trimmings and other sources.
   
6. Wheelchair assessable ramps and sidewalks at all intersections.
   
7. New access ramp in front of the Hermosa Valley School.
   
8. Splash walls to prevent storm water erosion.
   
9. Storm drain improvement located on 8th Street through 11th Street.

The contractor has completed the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.

Analysis:

Acceptance of the work as complete and final payment is in order. The project was constructed according to the plans and specifications prepared by the design contractor, Hirsch & Associates Inc. (formerly Heimberger Hirsch & Associates Inc.).

Original Contract Amount: $586,502.25

CCO No. 1 skimmer lines $ 5,600.00 - 0 days added

CCO No. 2 saw blade $ 975.00 - 0 days added

CCO No. 3 pavement $10,000.00 - 12 days added

CCO No. 4 drinking fountain $ 4,174.50 - 0 days added

CCO No. 5 block wall $ (7,950.00) - 2 days added

CCO No. 6 concrete sidewalk w/

drainage covert $ 2,434.00 - 2 days added

CCO No. 7 tree trimming $ 6,045.00 - 0 days added

CCO No. 8 fencing on top of upper ramp $ 8,452.50 - 7 days added

CCO No. 9 change of railing diameter $ 0.00 - 17 days added

CCO No. 10 guard rail at landing $ 0.00 - 7 days added

CCO No. 11 additional pavement $ 0.00 - 1 day added

CCO No. 12 electrical for irrigation $ 0.00 - 14 days added

CCO No. 13 reclaimed sign installation $ 0.00 - 2 days added

Contract Change Order Amount: $ 29,731.00

Quantity Adjustments: $ 23,839.16

Final Contract Amount: $640,072.41

The final Contract amount is 8.4% above the original contract amount.

Fiscal Impact:

The construction budget for this project is $692,314, therefore, no additional appropriation is required.

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