Item 20 - Raitt and Myrtle Park Project

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Award Construction Contract to CEM Construction September 21, 2021 Page 2 2 0 9 7 Manager to execute the contract subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 6. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,928, which includes $2,776,406 for the construction contract, $277,640 for contract administration, inspection and testing, $45,000 Grant Administration & Consultant Services, and a $311,882 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. DISCUSSION This project includes construction of a new 1.18-acre park on two City-owned parcels at the northeast corner of Raitt Street and Myrtle Street. The park will feature: a skate park, play equipment, exercise area, drought-tolerant landscaping, bridges and walkways, drinking water fountains, site lighting, a public restroom, a 1,600 sq. ft. stormwater bioretention basin, a subsurface stormwater infiltration system (stormchamber), interpretive signage promoting watershed and water quality education, and off-site improvements. This project is unique because the stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) on- site are designed to infiltrate stormwater runoff not only from the park itself, but also from the surrounding neighborhood. Stormwater infiltration is very beneficial to the environment, as it helps improve water quality, increase local water supplies, and reduce flooding. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency was able to obtain grant funding for construction of this project from the Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Grant. This funding was recognized and appropriated to this project by the City Council on May 19, 2020. The Public Works Agency was also able to obtain grant funding for this project from the Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) grant program. The funds will be used for the construction of stormwater infiltration BMPs and other park features in the Raitt and Myrtle Park, as well as grant administration and consultant services. This grant program is administered by the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) and provides funding for multi-benefit projects that help address the future water needs of the State. The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) is a Joint Powers Authority composed of several water and wastewater agencies. SAWPA is the local grant administrator for the Santa Ana funding region and has entered into a Grant Agreement with DWR. The City is required to enter into a Grant Agreement with SAWPA for reporting and disbursement of the Proposition 1 IRWM funds (Exhibit 5). Public Outreach and Contractor Participation To provide an opportunity for local vendors to submit bids, the City notified 196 regional vendors via PlanetBids, many of which are Santa Ana based. Seventy-seven vendors