Item 12 - Santa Ana Library Children's Patio Rehabilitation

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Public Works Agency and Library Services www.santa-ana.org/pw Item # 12 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report July 20, 2021 TOPIC: Santa Ana Library Children's Patio Rehabilitation AGENDA TITLE Award a Construction Contract to RS Construction & Development Inc. in the Amount of $632,251 for the Santa Ana Library Children's Patio FY 2020-21 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $790,251 (Project No. 20-2500) (Non -General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Award a construction contract to RS Construction & Development Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $632,251, for construction of the Santa Ana Library Children's Patio FY 2020-21, for the term beginning July 20, 2021 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $790,251, which includes $632,251 for the construction contract, $95,149 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $62,851 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program for $884,351, which includes $94,100 in preliminary engineering funds and $790,251 in construction funds, for the Santa Ana Library Children's Patio Project (No. 20- 2500). DISCUSSION The City's Main Library (Exhibit 1) was constructed in 1959 and has been regularly maintained over the years. The patio located outside the children's section of the Library was previously an open space for the community to bring their children to gather and read books. Due to public loitering, residents slowly began retreating from the space and the patio was fenced off. The Library Children's Patio renovation project will add a climbing playground structure to the patio, as well as lighting, hardscape, landscape, and irrigation. The non -linear site concept was implemented to create an interactive play and learning space for children. Once completed, this amenity will help to encourage the community to visit the Library and utilize this newly renovated space.