Report Prepared by: Ashley McComb Thanadabouth, P.E., Associate Engineer, Engineering Dept.
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SUBJECT: Award a Construction Contract to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $114,628.88 for the Community Development Block Grants South Merced ADA Ramps, Project No. 117007
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $114,628.88 for the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) South Merced ADA Ramps Project in Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the base bid for the CDBG South Merced ADA Ramps Project 117007 to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc., in the amount of $114,628.88;
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract;
C. Authorizing the Interim Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments to fund this project.
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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 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists, in general, of the removal and installation of ADA ramps, sidewalk, curb and gutter, asphalt paving, striping and markings. The project is located at "Q" Street and 9th Street, within the City of Merced.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids in August 2017. The Specification stated that the bid is to be a...
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