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11 <br />THE CITY OF <br />j~L£~S~NTONa <br />CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br />September 04, 2007 <br />Public Works Department <br />TITLE: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, REVIEW OF BIDS AND <br />AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DAN ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF <br />$249,000, FOR THE AMADOR THEATRE LIGHTING UPGRADE PROJECT <br />SUMMARY <br />Bids have been received for the subject project and staff is recommending award of the <br />construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $249,000. The <br />subject project consists of improvements providing for the replacement of marginal and <br />aging dimmers and electrical distribution for theatrical lighting in the Amador Theatre. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />1. Approve the plans and specifications for this project. <br />2. Review the bids received. <br />3. Allow the apparent low bidder (N2 Electric) to withdraw its bid due to inability to <br />acquire bonding. <br />4. Award the contract for the subject project to Dan Electric of Alameda in the amount of <br />$249,000. <br />5. Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve and execute contract change <br />orders for a contingency amount not-to-exceed $49,800 (20% of the contract <br />amount), for necessary related project work. <br />6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the above contract <br />FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br />This project will result in a decrease in long-term maintenance cost and repairs due to <br />the upgrading of the current marginal and aging dimmers and electrical distribution for <br />the building's theatrical lighting. The current budget includes $425,000 for this project. <br />