Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Interim Director of Public Works
Subject: Mirada Road Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Bank Stabilization Project [County Project No. P31J1; Project File No. E4983]
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Adopting plans and specifications, including conformance with prevailing wage scale requirements, for the Mirada Road Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Bank Stabilization Project; and
B) Authorizing the President of the Board to execute an agreement with Gordon N. Ball, Inc., in the amount of $3,703,200 for the Mirada Road Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Bank Stabilization Project; and
C) Authorizing 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 $370,320, or approximately 10 percent of the agreement amount; and
2. Approve payment up to the not to exceed amount of $4,073,520 for items requiring adjustment based on unit bid prices without execution of a change order.
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BACKGROUND:
On November 13, 2018, this Board adopted Resolution No. 076281, which authorized an agreement with Parisi CSW Design Group to perform design and construction support services for the Mirada Road Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Bank Stabilization Project (Project).
On February 9, 2021, this Board adopted Resolution No. 078001, which certified the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration dated December 2020 for the Mirada Road Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Bank Stabilization Project, and authorized the Director of Public Works to proceed with finalizing the plans and specifications for the Project, and authorized the Director of Public Works to proceed with advertising for bids on the Project and reporting back to this Board with recommendations on awarding a contract.
DISCUSSION:
The Department has obtained the necessary permits for the Project and finalized the plans and specifications for the Project.
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 3:00pm, bids were accepted for this Project and subsequently referred to the Department for checking and recommendation. The lowest bid was found to be unresponsive. The bid of:
Gordon N. Ball, Inc.
333 Camille Avenue
Alamo, CA 94507
at $3,703,200 was the lowest responsible bid. The Engineer’s Estimate was $4,000,000. A summary of the bids received is attached as Exhibit “A”.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution and agreement as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total estimated cost for construction is $4,073,520, which includes authorization for up to $370,320 in change orders as the work is bid on a unit price basis. The contingency is used to pay the contractor for any unforeseen conditions not anticipated in the construction agreement documents. Funds have been allocated in the Capital Projects Budget for this Project.
Attachment: Exhibit “A” - Summary of Bids Received