Item 27 - Construction Contract for Legacy Square Transportation Improvements

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Legacy Square Transportation Improvements August 20, 2024 Page 3 $1,433,200 (Exhibit 3). As specified in the bid documents, the lowest bid shall be determined on the basis of the Base Bid. Based on the bid analysis and a contractor's reference check, staff recommends awarding the construction contract to CJ Concrete Construction for the base bid of $1,433,200 (Exhibit 4), excluding the alternate bid. CJ Concrete Construction has previously performed work as a prime contractor in the City of Santa Ana within the last five years, most recently completing the Civic Center Plaza Sidewalk Improvement Project. A reference check was made with staff and good reviews were received regarding the quality of work performed by the contractor on previous projects. Project Delivery To deliver a complete project, in addition to the construction contract, the estimated total project delivery cost includes construction administration, inspection, and testing, along with an allowance for contingencies to account for unexpected or unforeseen conditions. Construction administration and inspection includes construction management and implementation of the labor requirement. As indicated in the Cost Analysis (Exhibit 5) and as summarized in the table below, the estimated total construction delivery cost of the project is $1,798,079. Project Item Total Construction Contract Bid Amount $1,433,200 Construction Administration, Inspection, Testing $221,559 Project Contingencies $143,320 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY COST $1,798,079 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended actions are exempt from further review pursuant to Sections 15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines for projects consisting of highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities. The proposed project continues to meet these parameters of the CEQA guidelines, and Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2023-92 was filed for Project 22-9001. (Exhibit 6) FISCAL IMPACT As indicated in the Cost Analysis, the estimated total construction delivery cost of the project (22-9001) is $1,798,079, which includes construction, contract administration, inspection, testing, and authorized contingencies of $143,320. Funds were available in the Affordable Housing AHSC Program, Improvements Other Than Buildings account (41818832-66220) in FY 23-24. Therefore, a proposed carryover of unspent funds will be presented to the City Council in September for approval of carryovers to FY 24-25.