File #: 24-115    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/24/2024 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
On agenda: 2/5/2024 Final action: 2/5/2024
Title: SUBJECT: Award Bid to Redstone Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, for the Canal Watermain 14th - 15th (PG&E), Project Number CP210055, in the Amount of $673,929.50 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers awarding a Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsive Bidder, Redstone Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, in the amount of $673,929.50 for the Canal Watermain 14th - 15th (PG&E) Project. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Awarding the Canal Watermain 14th - 15th (PG&E) Project, Project No. CP210055 to the Lowest Responsive Bidder, Redstone Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, in the amount of $673,929.50; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 20% of the total contract; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
Attachments: 1. Redstone Construction Contract, 2. Bid Results, 3. Settlement Agreement with PG&E, 4. First Amendment to Settlement Agreement with PG&E, 5. Location Map.pdf
Report Prepared by: Joe Cardoso P.L.S., City Surveyor, Engineering Department

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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Redstone Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, for the Canal Watermain 14th - 15th (PG&E), Project Number CP210055, in the Amount of $673,929.50

REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsive Bidder, Redstone Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, in the amount of $673,929.50 for the Canal Watermain 14th - 15th (PG&E) Project.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:

A. Awarding the Canal Watermain 14th - 15th (PG&E) Project, Project No. CP210055 to the Lowest Responsive Bidder, Redstone Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, in the amount of $673,929.50; and,

B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 20% of the total contract; and,

C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.

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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, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.

CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget.

DISCUSSION
On December 19, 2022, City Council entered into a settlement agreement with PG&E (attachment #3) to reimburse the City of Merced for design and construction of a 16-inch water main and reconstruction of a portion of roadway, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ADA access ramps on Canal Street, between 14th Street and 15th Street, a...

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