Report Prepared by: A Vang, Engineer Technician IV, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Badillo Construction & Engineering, Inc., for Stowell Elementary School Sidewalks and Crosswalks, Project Number CP250061, in the Amount of $165,561
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Badillo Construction & Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $165,561.00 for Project CP250061, Stowell Elementary School sidewalks and crosswalks.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Construction Contract for Stowell School Sidewalks and Crosswalks, Project CP250061, to Badillo Construction & Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $165,561.00; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 15% of the total contract.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1109 - Contracts on Public Works.
Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On June 17, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-55 adding Stowell School & Sidewalks to the Roads Repair Accountability Act (SB-1) for fiscal year 2024-2025.
This project is located on 11th Street, D Street and E Street near Stowell Elementary School. The sidewalk has been damaged by tree roots and in desperate need to repair. A portion of this project will add access ramps to the intersection of 11th Street and E street. The upgrade at the respective intersection is needed to meet current ADA requirements. The installation of new sidewalks, crosswalks and ADA ramps will enhance safety for students and City of Merced residents.
The work to be performed includes, but is not limited to, installing a new sidewalk, curb, gutter, ADA ramps, cross gutter, crosswalk striping and removing of trees.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on April 08, 2025, with the following results:
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1 |
Badillo Construction & Engineering Inc. |
(Merced, CA) |
$ 165,561.00 |
|
2 |
Taylor Backhoe Service Inc. |
(Merced, CA) |
$ 182,523.94 |
|
3 |
Platinum General Engineering LLC |
(Modesto, CA) |
$ 183,238.21 |
|
4 |
United Pavement Maintenance Inc. |
(Hughson, CA) |
$ 185,931.35 |
|
5 |
RF General Engineering Inc. |
(Turlock, CA) |
$ 191,253.25 |
|
6 |
Cervantes Landscaping Services (CLS) |
(Patterson, CA) |
$ 191,776.00 |
|
7 |
Magellan Construction Inc. |
(San Jose, CA) |
$ 276,322.33 |
|
8 |
American Paving Co. |
(Fresno, CA) |
$ 313,342.60 |
The Engineer’s Estimate for Construction was $200,000.
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ 165,561.00 |
|
Contingency (15%) |
$ 24,834.15 |
|
Engineering, Testing & Inspection |
$ 33,112.20 |
|
TOTAL |
$ 223,507.35 |
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Project CP250061 is established as a Capital Improvement Project and has sufficient funding to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Bid Results
2. Location Map
3. Construction Contract