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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />OCTOBER 3, 2011 <br />TITLE: APPROVED <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR FAIRVIEW ❑ As Recommended <br />As <br />TRIANGLE HABITAT RESTORATION El OrAmended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading <br />(GRANT FUNDED) (PROJECT NO. ❑ Ordinance on 2 "d Reading <br />086028) ❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />- t FILE NUMBER <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Award a contract to ACE CD, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid <br />prices for the base bid in the estimated amount of $93,207.50 for construction of the Fairview <br />Triangle Habitat Restoration. <br />2. Approve a funding analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $123,780. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Fairview Triangle is a triangular- shaped undeveloped dirt lot along the Santa Ana River <br />Recreational Trail and Fairview Avenue, south of 17th Street (Exhibit 1). The Santa Ana River <br />Vision Plan, which was adopted by City Council on August 7, 2006, identified this property as an <br />area of opportunity in that it could be developed into a trail -side rest area for pedestrians and <br />cyclists. The proposed project includes decomposed granite paths, benches, a bike rack, drought - <br />tolerant landscaping, and an irrigation system using reclaimed water. The improvements will <br />provide a space for trail users to rest as well as view the existing habitat area. <br />The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised on August 17 and 18, 2011, and bids were opened on <br />September 7, 2011. A summary of the bid invitations mailed, the bids received, and the bid results <br />follows. <br />Santa Ana Contractors receiving notices: 19 <br />Contractors requesting bidding documents: 26 <br />Bids received: 10 <br />Bids received from Santa Ana Contractors: 0 <br />23A -1 <br />