HomeMy WebLinkAbout23E - PROJ - FIRST ST BRIDGE REPLACEMENTREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
MARCH 21, 2011
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
TITLE APPROVED
CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE FIRST ? As Recommended
STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ? Amended
? Or dinance on 1g` Reading
OVER THE SANTA ANA RIVER ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
(PROJECT NO. 061723) ? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For_
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to Powell Constructors, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance
with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $6,010,329 for construction of the First
Street bridge replacement over the Santa Ana River effective Monday, March 28, 2011,
subject to compliance with all City rules and regulations.
2. Approve a funding analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $8,113,900.
DISCUSSION
Currently, the First Street Bridge over the Santa Ana River consists of two travel lanes in each
direction (Exhibit 1). This project will widen the bridge and the approaches to three lanes in each
direction, along with bike lanes and with pedestrian sidewalks on both sides to make this segment
of First Street consistent with the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways and the City's
Circulation Element.
The proposed work includes demolishing the existing bridge and construction of a new, wider
bridge. Other improvements include medians, trail connections to the Santa Ana River and
landscaping along the approaches to the bridge.
The work will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, traffic will be directed to the south
half of the bridge while the north half will be demolished and rebuilt. The second phase of the
project will start immediately following completion of the first phase. Traffic in this phase will be
directed to the newly completed north half of the bridge during construction of the south half.
Once completed, these improvements will enhance flow of traffic, pedestrian safety and ride
quality of the bridge.
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Contract Award for the First Street Bridge
Replacement Over the Santa Ana River
March 21, 2011
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The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised on February 18 and 19, 2011, and bids were opened on
March 17, 2011. A summary of the bid invitations mailed, the bids received, and the bid results
follows:
Santa Ana contractors receiving notices: 47
Contractors requesting bidding documents: 64
Bids received: 10
Bids received from Santa Ana contractors: 1
The bids received are as follows:
NAME OF RESPONSIVE BIDDER CITY BID AMOUNT
1. Powell Constructors, Inc. Fontana $6,010,329.00
2. C.C. Myers, Inc. Rancho Cordova $6,256,823.30
3. Riverside Construction Company, Inc. Riverside $6,353,994.50
4. Griffith Company Brea $6,503,674.94
5. Ortiz Enterprises Inc. Irvine $6,587,060.40
6. MCM Construction, Inc. North Highlands $6,598,994.05
7. Steve P. Rados, Inc. Santa Ana $6,918,010.90
8. SEMA Construction, Inc. Lake Forest $7,171,938.86
9. FTR International, Inc. Irvine $7,522,176.00
10. Reyes Construction, Inc. Pomona $7,646,199.40
While the City made outreach efforts to Santa Ana contractors regarding the Notice Inviting Bids,
only one Santa Ana contractor submitted a bid as a prime contractor. Also, Hardy and Harper, a
Santa Ana-based contractor is a sub to the low bidder. The other 45 Santa Ana contractors did
not submit a bid either because they are not capable of performing this type of work, unable to
obtain insurance because the project is too large, or they work as a subcontractor to certain prime
contractors.
A total of 10 bids were received and all were responsive. The lowest bid was submitted by Powell
Constructors, Inc. for $6,010,329, which is below the Engineer's estimate of $10,400,000. The
downturn of the economy and the competitive market contributes to the low bids received.
The project is partially funded with Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation funds and
Measure M funds. The project must be awarded by March 31, 2011 as required by Orange County
Transportation Authority. According to the bidding documents, bidders may protest the bidding
results within five business day following bid opening and are entitled to an administrative hearing
to be conducted by the Executive Director of Public Works. Therefore, this award is valid only if
the City does not receive any legitimate bid protests.
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Contract Award for the First Street Bridge
Replacement Over the Santa Ana River
March 21, 2011
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt
from further review. Notice of Determination ER No. 2010-108 was filed for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funding analysis shows a total estimated construction cost of $8,113,900 for the project
(Exhibit 2). Funds are available in the Measure M Street Construction Fund (accounting unit
03217660-66220, project no.061723) and the Select Street Construction Fund (accounting unit
05917660-66220, project no. 061723).
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Executive Directo
Public Works Agency
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez ?,6
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
RG/ET
Exhibit 1: Project Location Map
2: Funding Analysis
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LEGEND
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EXHIBIT 1
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FUNDING ANALYSIS
PROJECT NO. 06-1723
CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE FIRST STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER THE
SANTA ANA RIVER
Construction Contract $6,010,329
Contract Administration $240,400
Inspection and Testing $661,105
Contingencies $1,202,066
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS $8,113,900
EXHIBIT 2
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