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7 THE CITY OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT [~L£~S~4NTONo September 2, 2008 Parks and Community Services Department TITLE: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, REVIEW OF BIDS, AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SUAREZ AND MUNOZ CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $186,200, FOR WEST LAS POSITAS MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPING, PHASE 2, PROJECT NO. 087041 SUMMARY Bids have been received for the construction of Phase 2 landscape improvements to the median islands on West Las Positas Boulevard. Staff is recommending award of a construction contract to the low bidder, Suarez and Munoz Construction, Inc., in the amount of $186,200. The second phase consists of complete renovation of landscaping and the irrigation system in eleven (11) median islands, from Cranwood Court to Boardwalk Street. This work would result in roadway landscaping that is more manageable by the Parks Maintenance Division, provides better vehicular sight distance, and is commensurate in quality with the work recently completed for Phase 1, as well as other roadway landscaping throughout the City. Funding is available from the Park Renovation Fund. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council take the following actions at its meeting of September 2, 2008: 1. Award a construction contract for the subject project to Suarez and Munoz Construction, Inc., in the amount of $186,200. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for this project. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The construction contract with Suarez and Munoz Construction, Inc. is in the amount of $186,200, and staff is recommending a construction contingency of $27,930 (15%) to allow for any changes in work that may be necessary due to unforeseen field conditions. Funding is currently available for construction of the project from the Park Renovation Fund. These landscaped median islands are already maintained by the Parks Maintenance Division, and no additional annual maintenance costs are anticipated due to the proposed project.