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addition, several of the contractors stated that they were having difficulties getting subcontractors interested in bidding the project. These contractors mentioned this project is a highly complex project that requires the coordination of several subcontractors, and also requires extensive coordination with private property owners to convert their utilities from overhead to underground. After reviewing the Engineer's Estimate for the project and having discussions with the potential bidders, staff believes the bid submitted by Ghilotti Construction Company is responsive and responsible. Staff believes that re-bidding the project immediately would not increase the number of bidders or appreciably reduce the cost of the project. To potentially see a reduction in the dollar amount bid the project could be delayed until the bidding climate changes, but there is no guarantee that would occur. On the other hand, this project has been delayed several times since 2005, the community has been promised that the project would start in 2016, and all the right-of-entry agreements are in place to enter private property to accomplish the work. For these reasons staff is recommending the project be awarded to Ghilotti Construction even though they were the only bidder and their bid was higher than the Engineer's Estimate. Finally, regarding the construction bid, Comcast requested that an additive bid item be included in the bid documents. Specifically they requested the contractor furnish Comcast conduits and splice boxes. Comcast reviewed the bid prices and informed the City that Comcast will provide Comcast splice boxes for the project and the contractor will provide the conduits. Staff therefore recommends accepting Bid Additive One for$16,648 for the contractor to provide the Comcast conduits as requested. This amount will be reimbursed by Comcast under the Rule 20A program. Staff recommends award of the contract to Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc., for the base bid and Bid Additive One, for the total amount of$7,256,150.75. Consultant Services Staff is recommending the use of consultant support services during construction to provide construction management, daily inspection, construction engineering support and material testing. Below are brief descriptions of the necessary services, the staff recommendation on who or what firm to hire to provide those services, and the not-to exceed estimated cost of each of the services: • A part time construction manager and full time inspector will be on-site working directly with the contractor and public throughout the construction. The team will be the first point of contact for the residents and businesses and will closely coordinate the improvements on the street and within the private property. Staff recommends Carlson Management, Inc. (CMI) to perform these services. CMI is one of the three Construction Management and Inspection on-call firms selected by the City through a recent Request for Qualifications process. CMI has demonstrated successful completion of similar roadway reconstruction and undergrounding projects. CMI has worked on several City projects and has exhibited a keen understanding of the City's emphasis on public outreach and coordination. CMI has proven to be trustworthy, detail oriented, very easy to work with, and skilled at interpreting plans and specifications. Staff is recommending that CMI be retained for the not-to-exceed Page 5 of 9