Report Prepared by: John Ainsworth, Temporary Senior Engineer, Engineering Division
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SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Agreement with Rolfe Construction Company in the Amount of $968,802 for the Re-Bid of the Yosemite Avenue Leaf Collection Site, Project No. 116017
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a bid and approving an agreement in the amount of $968,802 with Rolfe Construction Company for City Project No. 116017 - Yosemite Avenue Leaf Collection Site.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Yosemite Avenue Leaf Collection Site, Project 116017 to Rolfe Construction Company of Atwater, Ca, in the amount of $968,802.00; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Reject all bids and direct Staff to rebid the project; or,
3. 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 2018-19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists, in general, of the demolition, clearing and grubbing of an existing rock sales yard and to install the improvements for a City operated street sweeping/leaf collection transfer site.
Items include the removal of concrete, asphalt paving, concrete bins, removal of septic system, fencing, and the installation of new fencing, concrete pads, a street sweeper dump structure, asphalt paving, water, sewer and storm drain improvements.
Staff revised the plans and specifications, reducing the project scope, and the project was re-advertised for bids in December 20...
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