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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JUNE 19, 2006 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR <br />DRAINAGE SYSTEM INSTALLATION <br />(SPEC. NO. 06-063) <br />CITY 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 2"d Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Award a contract to Freeway Electric for drainage system installation in <br />the amount not to exceed $27,335. <br />DISCUSSION <br />In order to enhance the visitor experience at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice <br />Park, a subsurface drainage system will be installed adjacent to the main <br />entrance. Due to a surface depression in this area, flooding occurs after <br />every rainfall, which results in the closure of the main entrance walkway <br />and concession area and prevents restroom access. The proposed drainage <br />system will remove excess water from the area and ensure full accessibility <br />to the facilities. <br />The notice inviting bids was advertised on April 26 and 28, 2006, and bids <br />were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is as <br />follows: <br />17 Invitations For Bid mailed <br />6 Invitations For Bid mailed to Santa Ana vendors <br />4 Bids received <br />Bids were received, opened on May 15, 2006, and evaluated (Exhibit 1) The <br />bid received from Freeway Electric is responsive to the specification and <br />meets the City's requirements. To allow for unanticipated requirements, an <br />additional ten percent contingency has been included in the award amount. <br />_~-- <br />~ ~. <br />22C-1 <br />