23A - SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECT NO 1825

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: JANUARY 17, 2006 TITLE: APPROVED CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEISMIC RETROFIT OF FAIRVIEW STREET BRIDGE OVER THE SANTA ANA RIVER (PROJECT NO. 1825) o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 sl Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Award a contract to Powell Constructors, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $1,363,322.50 for construction of Seismic Retrofit of Fairview Street Bridge over the Santa Ana River. 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting funds in the amount of $1,174,740 into the Select Street Construction Fund (account no. 59- 01-5343) and appropriating $1,174,740 to the Select Street Construction Fund (account no. 59-551-6631) for the Fairview Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit project. 3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $1,704,100. DISCUSSION The bridge seismic retrofit project involves the Fairview Street bridge over the Santa Ana River Channel (Exhibit 1). The project provides various measures to minimize effect of a seismic event on the bridge. The measures include tying the bridge girders together with steel cable retainers, placement of additional piles at the bridge abutments, and construction of pile caps. The proposed retrofit improvements will enhance public safety on the bridge. The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised on October 28 and 31, 2005, and bids were opened on December 7, 2005. A summary of the bid invitations mailed, the bids received, and the bid results follows. 23A-1