23C - PROJ - GARFIELD EXERCISE PARK

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2013 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR GARFIELD EXERCISE PARK (PROJECT NO.107557) CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1" Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Award a contract to Hondo Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices, totaling $265,259 for the construction of Garfield Exercise Park. 2. Approve the Cost Analysis, as shown in Exhibit 1, for a total estimated project delivery cost of $331,603. The recommended action will allow the City to enter into a contract with Hondo Company, Inc., and proceed with construction of the Garfield Exercise Park. 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 Garfield Exercise Park (Exhibit 2) is being developed in response to a growing concern expressed by residents for childhood obesity rates and the need to provide teens with positive alternative activities. A vacant City-owned lot on Garfield Street, across from Garfield Elementary School, was determined to be the ideal location for the development of an exercise park with the amenities to meet the fitness needs of the community. The park will be open to the public, and will also serve as an anchor for the evolving Wellness Corridor in the Downtown Santa Ana area. The project scope provides for the installation of exercise equipment over rubber tile surfacing, a decomposed granite walkway, river rock dry stream bed, security lighting, drought tolerant landscaping and irrigation, fencing, pilasters, benches, drinking fountain, and a bike rack. 23C-1