Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Award of Contract for the Baseball Infield Renovation for Buckingham and Westminster Parks - Project Plan No. P-2613.
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From: Jake Ngo, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Cindy Huynh, Civil Engineering Associate
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
A. Approve the award of contract to the lowest and responsible bidder in the amount of $567,750 to Zeco, Inc.; and
B. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $56,775 for potential change orders; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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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 and 2024. 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 $577,170. The Engineering Division solicited bids, and the following bids were received and opened on Wednesday, October 16, 2024:
1. Zeco, Inc. $567,750
22845 Savi Ranch Parkway, Unit C
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Amin Nazarinia (844) 932-6462
anazarinia@zeco-inc.com </..//../Users/chuynh/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/3K3N40P0/anazarinia@zeco-inc.com>
2. CSI Services $713,000
PO Box 271
San Pedro, CA 90733
Frank Colarvotolo (310) 530-8111
frank@csiservicesusa.com <mailto:frank@csiservicesusa.com>
The scope of work consists of:
• Remove and disposing of the existing sidewalk; and
• Installing new infield materials, home plate and bases, pitcher’s rubber, backstop padding, sod turf, irrigation system and rotors, dugout shade structures (Buckingham Park only), rock cistern, and French drain.
Staff checked the references listed in the bid proposal for Zeco, Inc. and the responses were favorable.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the contract with Zeco, Inc., including the 10% contingency, in the amount of $624,525 is available in the ARPA-funded Account No. 21500 -212311, “Improve Recreational Structures at Public Parks”.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The proposed project will address renovating the five existing baseball infields at Buckingham and Westminster Parks. Such improvements will provide a healthier lifestyle for our residents of all ages.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Bid Comparison
2. Agreement
3. Contractor’s Proposal
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
Christian Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Christine Cordon, City Manager