Item 23 - Construction Contract for the Portola Splash Pad Project

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Construction Contract for the Portola Splash Pad Project January 20, 2026 Page 3 Based on the bid analysis and a contractor's reference check, staff recommends awarding the construction contract to Golden Gate Steel, Inc. (Exhibit 3). This will be Golden Gate Steel, Inc.'s first construction project for the City of Santa Ana; however, the contractor has completed complex projects for other public agencies. Most recently, the contractor completed a multi -use and single -use restroom renovation for the Rancho Santiago Community College District and conversion of an existing facility into a public shelter facility for the City of Corona. Golden Gate Steel, Inc. holds a type A — General Engineering Contractor license from the State, deeming them technically qualified for this project. Based on the contractor's experience and positive contractor's reference check, staff is confident that Golden Gate Steel, Inc. will provide the same quality work for the City. Project Delivery To deliver a complete project, in addition to the construction contract, the estimated total project delivery cost includes a budget allocation for construction administration, inspection, and testing. Construction administration and inspection may be performed by either Staff or consultants and includes construction management, inspection of the Contractor's work to ensure contract compliance, workmanship and quality, materials testing, and implementation of the labor requirements. Any of the allocated construction administration funds not spent are considered project savings and are returned to the respective fund balance upon close out of the project. As indicated in the Cost Analysis and as summarized in the table below, the estimated total construction delivery cost of the project is $2,467,500. Project Item Total Construction Contract Bid Amount $1,974,000 Construction Administration $100,000 Inspection $150,000 Testing $46,100 Unanticipated or Unforeseen Work $197,400 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY COST $2,467,500 Project Schedule and Contract Time The project is to be complete in June of 2026, barring unforeseeable conditions such as rain, natural disasters, or other delays beyond the control of the City and of the Contractor. The contract time for this project is 90 working days, as specified in the bid documents. Working days are counted in accordance with the City's Standard Specifications, which exclude weekends, City -observed holidays, and inclement weather days that prevent work.