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BACKGROUND This project conforms to the adopted Bernal Property Phase II Specific Plan dated May, 2006. The subject project is not included as one of the previously authorized projects in the 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Program. This project was initiated sometime in August 2007, when discussion began regarding a possible donation from the Kane Family toward construction of a trail. Staff from the Parks and Community Services Department, along with staff from the Public Works Department (now Community Development Department), provided a conceptual project design and a preliminary construction estimate that were presented to the Kane family. Subsequent design revisions were made in close coordination with the Kane family. The latest version of the proposed project was eventually presented to the community via an onsite field meeting held in August 2008. The constituents who attended the field meeting were very supportive of the proposed project and expressed appreciation for the Kane family for their generous donations. This project consists of constructing a 1.1 mile multi-purpose trail that will extend the existing trail built several years ago near the northern limit of the Castlewood Country Club up to the Bernal Avenue area. It will also provide a parking and a staging area with arbor structures, trash receptacle, and a drinking fountain near the northern end of the project. The trail will be 10 feet wide and composed of asphalt/concrete, with a 2-foot wide decomposed granite path alongside the main trail for use by joggers. Along the length of the trail will be three vista points, benches and trash receptacles, with some landscaping. DISCUSSION Bids Sealed bids for this project were opened on September 25, 2008. There were a total of fifteen (15) bids received with bid amounts ranging between $454,855 and $768,000 (see Attachment 2). The engineer's estimate for this project was $750,000. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by the apparent low bidder, McGuire and Hester, and found it to be in order. Past work performed by McGuire and Hester was also verified to be satisfactory. Staff recommends award of the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, McGuire and Hester. Budget Project funding and estimated expenditures are presented in Attachment 3 to this report. Staff is recommending a 20% project contingency ($90,971) in order to accommodate necessary adjustments due to unexpected onsite conditions that may arise with the construction of the trail and the vista points. Page 2 of 3