ITEM NO. 4d SUBMITTAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF INDIO, CALIFORNIA March 18, 2015 FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: Award a construction contract for the construction of the Southbound Indio Boulevard Overhead over Union Pacific Railroad Seismic Retrofit to Future DB International in the amount of 3, 098, 750. 74. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approve the design plans and specifications for the Southbound Indio Boulevard over Union Pacific Railroad Seismic Retrofit Project, award the construction contract to Future DB International, Inc. in the amount of $3, 098, 750.74, and approve a 10% contingency for the project. SUMMARY: On September 9, 2013, the State of California, Department of Transportation Caltrans) authorized the City of Indio to bid the Southbound Indio Boulevard Overhead Seismic Retrofit over the Union Pacific Railroad Project. The project has been bid and is now ready for construction. Future DB International, Inc. submitted the low bid of $ 3, 098, 750.81. After performing due diligence of the low bidder, staff is recommending the award of the project to Future DB International. Continued on the next page) L Pr pared By. Tom Raft rty, P. E. P ncipal Civil Engineer Cost FINANCIAL DATA Source of Account associated with Current F. Y. Future F. Y. funds: number: ( general this action: $ fund cost: $ See Financial 0 2, 908, 625. 81 cost: $ Various ( See Financial 500, 000 In current year Budget budget: 14/ 15 year: See Financial analysis) Balance remaining if approved: ( See Financial analysis) analysis) I Financial Review: Department Review: Roxanne M. Diaz Juan/ f City Attorney Inteh(m Public Works Director/City aya, Engineer / CITY MANAGER' S RECOMMENDATION: Approve _ /; No adjustment: For fiscal Current account balance: ( analysis) Yes P. E. d Rob Rockwell Assistant City Manager Finance Director MANAGER' S SIGNATURE: L, ' oop W% -- Award the Construction Contract for the Construction of the Southbound Indio Boulevard Overhead over Union Pacific Seismic Retrofit to Future DB International in the amount of 3, 098, 750. 74 March 18, 2015 Page 2 BACKGROUND: This project is part of the City's Seismic Safety Retrofit Program as established by Caltrans in response to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The Southbound Indio Boulevard Overhead over the Union Pacific Railroad is old and does not meet current design standards and needs to be seismically retrofitted. This project to seismically retrofit this The bridge is included in the City' s approved 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Program. design plans and specifications for this project were prepared by Dokken Engineering and comply with the Caltrans approved Seismic Retrofit Strategy dated June 24, 2011. The design is in conformance with AASHTO Load Factor Design and follows the Caltrans Bridge Design Specifications including the 2006 Seismic Design Criteria. The City Engineer has reviewed the design plans for the project and in his opinion the design is reasonable and meets professional engineering standards. Therefore, the City Engineer recommends that the City Council also approve the plans and specifications, which are on file in the Department of Public Works. The City originally opened bids on January 9, 2014, however all bids were significantly higher than the amount of federal funds authorized and staff recommended rejecting all bids and to seek additional funding. City council approved this recommendation on March 5, 2014. Staff has since received additional funding from Caltrans to cover the higher costs associated with this project. The City re -advertised, and on January 29, 2015, the City Clerk received and opened eight ( 8) sealed bids. Staff performed due diligence on the apparent low bidder, and though Future DB International, is a relatively new contractor, they have provided adequate documentation to demonstrate responsibility and their ability to complete the project as bid. A summary of the bids is provided below. Bidder's Name Total Bid City Future DB International, Inc. MCM Construction, Inc. Irvine, CA 3, 098, 750. 74 North Highlands CA 3, 217, 873. 00 Granite Construction Co. EI Centro, CA 3, 417, 000. 00 Riverside Construction Co., Inc. Riverside, CA 3, 624, 380. 00 C. C. Meyers, Inc. Rancho Cordova, CA 3, 654, 000. 00 Peterson Chase Irvine, CA 3, 750, 555. 60 Griffith Company KEC Engineering Brea, CA 4, 291, 230. 00 Corona, CA 4, 391, 522. 30 The Engineer' s construction cost estimate was $ 3, 100, 000. 00. Construction is scheduled to take place from May, 2015 to August, 2016. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: The total construction cost, including contingency, is anticipated to be $ 3, 408,625. 81 as outlined below: Contractor ( Future DB International) 3, 098, 750. 74 309, 875. 07 Contingency ( 10%) Construction Costs 3, 408, 625. 81 Award the Construction Contract for the Construction of the Southbound Indio Boulevard Overhead over Union Pacific Seismic Retrofit to Future DB International in the amount of 3, 098, 750. 74 March 18, 2015 Page 3 The funding sources are proposed as shown 3, 017, 656.44 Federal Grant ( HBP) $ 390, 969. 37 State Grant ( LBSRP) $ Construction Funding $ 3, 408, 625. 81 Staff was successful in obtaining federal funds from the Highway Bridge Program ( HBP) and state funds from the Proposition 1B - Local Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program ( LBSRP) in the amount to fully fund the construction cost of this project as shown above. These funds are already appropriated in the budget. These funds are reimbursable, and therefore the City will need to front the money until the City is reimbursed ( the City will submit monthly invoices for the grant reimbursements). No general fund money will be used for this project. The professional services for this project ( such as construction management, inspection, and engineering support) are being addressed in a separate staff report. Council should be advised that the State funds will expire if the contract is not awarded by March 30, 2015. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Reject bid from Future DB International and direct staff to determine second lowest responsive bidder. 2. Reject all bids and not award contract at this time. ATTACHMENTS: None
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