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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2011 CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: TITLE: APPROVED CONTRACT AWARD FOR MCFADDEN ❑ As Recommended TRIANGLE HABITAT RESTORATION ❑ As Amended GRANT FUNDED (PROJECT NO. [I E3 on Reading ) � PRO ❑Ordinance on 2 I d Reading 086019) ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO ;v :I< MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION FILE NUMBER Award a contract to STL Landscape, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices for the base bid plus add -on Alternate Two in the estimated amount of $111,500, for construction of the McFadden Triangle Habitat Restoration. 2. Approve a funding analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $149,870. 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $16,265 in the Parks District 4 A & D Fund Account (31413260- 66220) for the McFadden Triangle Habitat Restoration. DISCUSSION The McFadden Triangle is a triangular- shaped undeveloped dirt lot adjacent to the Santa Ana River Recreational Trail north of McFadden Avenue (Exhibit 1). The Santa Ana River Vision Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on August 7, 2006, identified this property as an area of opportunity in that it could be developed into a trail -side rest area for pedestrians and cyclists. The proposed project includes decomposed granite paths, benches, bike racks, drought - tolerant landscaping, sycamore trees, and an irrigation system. Add -on Alternate Two provides for recycling receptacles, river rock bollards, and a dry streambed. The improvements will provide a space for trail users to rest as well as view the existing habitat area. The notice inviting bids was advertised on August 24 and 25, 2011, and bids were opened on September 8, 2011. A summary of the bid invitations mailed, the bids received, and the bid results follows. 20A -1