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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />MAY 15, 2006 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR <br />ASPHALT REMOVAL <br />(SPEC. N0.06-039) <br />E/ ~~ ~ <br />CI MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 1s` Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2otl Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Award a contract to Sim Engineering, Inc. for asphalt removal in the amount <br />of $14,400. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Bomo Koral Park picnic area asphalt surfacing has deteriorated due to <br />heavy use and tree root growth. At a recent association meeting, recreation <br />staff conducted an informal survey about replacing the surface lot. The <br />neighborhood association agreed that the asphalt surfacing be replaced with <br />decomposed granite. The decomposed granite will provide greater durability <br />than asphalt and allow for the tree roots to grow without breaking or <br />cracking the surface. <br />The notice inviting bids was advertised on March 3 and 6, 2006, and bids <br />were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is as <br />follows: <br />4 Invitations For Bid mailed <br />2 Invitations For Bid mailed to Santa Ana vendors <br />3 Bids received <br />2 Bids received from Santa Ana vendors <br />Bids were received, opened on April 4, 2006, and evaluated (Exhibit 1). <br />The bid received from Sim Engineering, Inc. is responsive to the <br />specifications and meets the City's requirements. <br />22D-1 <br />