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Award Construction Contract to HYM Engineering <br />November 2, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br />DISCUSSION <br />The existing "Amazon's Edge" exhibit, built in 1990, needs a complete renovation of its <br />water filtration system, moat, and visitor observation area. In addition, the Association of <br />Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) indicated the Santa Ana Zoo needs to modernize primate <br />habitats to regain accreditations. The Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails <br />project will respond to all of these needs by encompassing an extensive transformation <br />that will include redesign and reconstruction of existing facilities, installation of an <br />underwater viewing area, and incorporation of an elevated primate trail system that opens <br />up to large mesh habitats. Once completed, the exhibit will be a multi -species habitat that <br />is home to Giant River Otters and large primates. The location of this project can be <br />found on the attached location map (Exhibit 1). <br />Public Outreach and Contractor Participation <br />To provide an opportunity for local vendors to submit bids, the City notified a total of <br />three regional vendors via PlanetBids, none of which are Santa Ana -based. Three <br />vendors requested bidding documents, and a total of three bids were received. Bids were <br />not received from any Santa Ana contractors. <br />As legally required, a Notice Inviting Bids was advertised in the Orange County Register <br />newspaper on May 11 and May 18, 2021. The project was also advertised in PlanetBids <br />from July 19, 2021, through August 17, 2021. All Bids were received electronically via <br />PlanetBids on August 17, 2021. <br />Bid Results Summary <br />RANK <br />BIDDER'S NAME <br />LOCATION <br />BASE BID <br />1 <br />HYM Engineering Inc. <br />Fullerton <br />$5,289,238.00 <br />2 <br />Kazoni Construction <br />Costa Mesa <br />$5,828,567.00 <br />3 <br />Metro Builders & Engineers <br />Group <br />Newport Beach <br />$6,756,206.00 <br />A total of three bids were received, and all were deemed responsive. HYM Engineering <br />submitted the lowest responsive base bid, in the amount of $5,289,238 (Exhibit 2). As <br />specified in the bid documents, the lowest bid shall be determined on the basis of the <br />Base Bid. Based on the bid analysis and a contractor's reference check, staff <br />recommends awarding the construction contract to HYM Engineering in the amount of <br />the base bid totaling $5,289,238 (Exhibit 3). <br />Project Delivery <br />To deliver a complete project, in addition to the construction contract, the estimated total <br />project delivery cost includes construction administration, inspection, and testing, along <br />with an allowance for contingencies to account for unexpected or unforeseen conditions. <br />