Item 26 - Construction Contract for Outdoor Library at Jerome Park Project

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Outdoor Library at Jerome Park Project August 20, 2024 Page 3 recommends awarding the construction contract with the alternate bid to Legion Contractors, Inc. (Exhibit 3). Legion Contractors, Inc. has previously performed work as a prime contractor in the City of Santa Ana within the last five years, most recently the Standard -McFadden (Gerardo Mouet) Park project. A reference check was made internally with staff and good reviews were received regarding the quality of work performed by the contractor on the previous project. 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 the following: construction management; implementation of the labor requirements; inspection of the Contractor's work to ensure contract compliance, workmanship, and quality; and materials testing. As indicated in the Cost Analysis (Exhibit 4) and as summarized in the table below, the estimated total construction delivery cost of the project is $3,720,040. Project Item Total Construction Contract Bid Amount $3,336,400 Construction Administration, Inspection, Testing $50,000 Project Contingencies $333,640 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY COST $3,720,040 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review pursuant to Sections 15301(a) and 15301(d) of the CEQA Guidelines for projects consisting of interior and exterior alterations, as well as restoration or rehabilitation of structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, and windows. The proposed project continues to meet these parameters of the CEQA Guidelines, and Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-34 was filed for Project 22- 1381 on May 7, 2024. (Exhibit 5) FISCAL IMPACT As indicated in the Cost Analysis, the estimated total construction delivery cost of the project (22-1381 & 25-7523) is $3,720,040, which includes construction, contract administration, inspection, testing, and authorized contingencies of $383,640. A proposed carry-over of unspent funds will be presented to the City Council in September for approval of carry-overs to FY 2024-25. Additional funding of $300,000 in the Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project account is available for expenditure in the FY 2024-25 budget. Any remaining balances not expended at the end of the fiscal year will be carried forward into FY 2025-26.