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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 5, 2013 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE FLOWER STREET BIKE TRAIL FROM MACARTHUR BLVD. TO SUNFLOWER AVE. (PROJECT 12-2620) RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPRn\/ED AUG - 5 2013 As Recommended) o26 C ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on god Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Green Giant Landscape, Inc., in accordance with the Base Bid plus Bid Item Nos. 47 and 49 of Add Alternate 1, totaling $968,500 for the construction of Flower Street Bike Trail from MacArthur Blvd. to Sunflower Ave. 2. Approve the Cost Analysis for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,259,050. DISCUSSION The recommended action will allow the City to proceed with construction of the Flower Street Bike Trail from MacArthur Blvd. to Sunflower Ave. The project has received budget and funding approval, and is part of the City's Capital Improvement Program. Project design is complete and bid procedures have been followed, as established by the City's Municipal Code and in adherence to the Public Contracts Code. The Flower Street Bike Trail is part of the Golden Loop Recreational Trail, a 24 -mile regional trail that meanders through the city and is part of the OCTA Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan, providing facilities for biking, jogging, and walking. The Flower Street Bike trail is adjacent to local elementary, intermediate, and high schools; South Coast Metro Arts and Entertainment District; South Coast Plaza; and Metro Pointe Shopping Center. On June 21, 2010, the City Council authorized the application for project funding through the Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program administered by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). OCTA authorized TE federal funding for up to $500,000 for this project. Additionally, the State Recreation Trail Program approved funding in the amount of $550,000. Both of these grants are designated for transportation projects to integrate various modes of transportation facilities into our community.