Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Award of Contract for the Blakey Park Restoration Project - Project Plan No. P-2614.
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publichearing
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From: Jake Ngo, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Tuan Pham, Maintenance and Utilities Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
A. Approve the award of contract to the lowest and responsible bidder in the amount of $218,010.00 to Carmody Construction Company; and
B. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $21,801.00 for potential change orders; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
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BACKGROUND
The subject ARPA-funded project was selected through various study sessions and ultimately approved by the Mayor and City Council in 2022. The adoption of the plans and specifications and authorization to solicit construction bids for the subject project was approved by the Mayor and City Council on August 28, 2024, with an engineering estimate of $230,000. The Engineering Division solicited bids and only one bid was received and opened on Thursday, October 10, 2024:
1. Carmody Construction Company $218,010
1240 Birch Tree Court
La Habra, CA 90631
Ray Carmody (714) 870-4640
carmodyconst@aol.com <mailto:carmodyconst@aol.com>
A bid comparison for the submitted bid is attached to this report.
The scope of work consists of:
• Removing and replacing a portion of the existing ceiling in the museum, roof over the barn, electrical enclosure for the museum; and
• Renovating the existing siding and paint exterior of the barn building.
In 2019 and 2021, Carmody Construction Company completed two successful renovation projects at the Boys and Girls Club for the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the contract with Carmody Construction Company, including the 10% contingency, in the amount of $239,811 is available in the ARPA-funded Account No. 21500-212312 “Park Building Improvements at Blakey Park.”
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The proposed project will restore the aging infrastructure and preserve the historical buildings at Blakey Park.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Bid Comparison (only one contractor)
2. Agreement
3. Contractor’s Proposal
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
Christian Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Christine Cordon, City Manager