Item 19 - Santiago Park Gas House Area Development Project

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Public Works Agency https://www.santa-ana.org/pw Item # 19 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report March 2, 2021 TOPIC: Santiago Park Gas House Area Development Project AGENDA TITLE: Award a Construction Contract to Nationwide General Construction Services in the Amount of $2,143,418.60 for the Santiago Park - Gas House Area Development Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,663,857 (Project No. 15-2645) (Non - General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Authorize the City Manager to reject the bid submitted by Caliba Inc. as non -responsive and award a construction contract to Nationwide General Construction Services, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid and Addendum 1, in the amount of $2,143,418.60 for construction of Santiago Park — Gas House Area Development Project, for the term beginning March 2, 2021, and ending upon project completion, subject to non -substantive changes approved by City Manager and the City Attorney. 2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $2,663,857, which includes $2,143,418.60 for the construction contract; $310,438.40 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $210,000 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. DISCUSSION Santiago Park is a 35-acre linear park located at the northern edge of the City along Santiago Creek (Exhibit 1). At the midpoint of the park is a large barren zone referred to as the "Gas House" area, named for a small stone-fagade structure that was built in the 1930s as part of the Works Progress Administration park improvements effort. The Santiago Park — Gas House Area Development Project involves the renovation of this structure, renovation of existing restrooms, replacement of playground equipment, and site development, which includes the construction of an amphitheater, installation of native riparian landscaping, automatic "smart" irrigation, drainage through natural infiltration, decomposed granite walkways, site amenities, and interpretive signage.