Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicholas J. Calderon, Parks Director
Ann M. Stillman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Realize Flood Park Project - Phase One [County Project No. P30W1; County Project File No. E5041]
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) Adopting plans and specifications, including conformance with prevailing wage scale requirements, for the Realize Flood Park Project - Phase One; and
B) The President of the Board to execute an agreement with Jensen Landscape Contractor, LLC, in the amount of $8,949,000 for the Realize Flood Park Project - Phase One; and
C) The Director of Public Works to:
1. Execute subsequent change orders to grant time extensions for project completion and payment up to a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $894,900 or approximately 10 percent of the agreement amount; and
2. Execute payment up to the not to exceed amount of $9,843,900 for items requiring adjustment based on unit bid prices without execution of a change order.
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BACKGROUND:
Flood County Park ("Flood Park") is a 21-acre County-owned and operated park that is located in the City of Menlo Park. Founded in 1937, Flood Park has served the recreational needs of residents of southern San Mateo County for over 85 years. Although Flood Park was a thriving public resource for much of its existence, in recent decades, park facilities have deteriorated. Today, Flood Park consists of a playground, sand volleyball courts, baseball and softball fields (unusable due to poor condition), picnic/reservation sites, tennis courts (unusable due to poor condition), and open grassy fields with mature trees. The Park serves as a major recreation resource for many residents of Menlo Park, North Fair Oaks, and East Palo Alto.
In 2014, the San Mateo County Parks Department ("Department") assessed the condition of Flood Park's amenities and determined that a comple...
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