Report Prepared by: John C. Sagin, Jr., AIA - Principal Architect
Title
SUBJECT: Increase Contingency Percentage for Stephen Leonard Park Renovation, Project 115045
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes approval to increase the contingency to 13% of the original construction contract amount, for a total of $83,196.90 of additional work.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion increasing the contingency to 13% for the Stephen Leonard Park Renovation Project 115045; and, authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
Body
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. Every project involving an expenditure of more than sixty three thousand and fifty-four dollars ($63,054) for the construction or improvements of public buildings, works, streets, drains, sewers, utilities, parks, and playgrounds shall be let by contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after notice by publication in the official newspaper by one or more insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2015-16 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The project scope consists, in general, of the installation of a water park, skate park, climbing rock, playground equipment, shade structure, and remodeling of the existing restroom. The project also includes lighting, modification of the sprinkler system, water lines, removal and repl...
Click here for full text