Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Award of Contract for the Cherry Street Community Garden - Project Plan No. P-2616.
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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 $347,799 to Zeco, Inc.; and
B. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $34,779.90 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 $333,870. The Engineering Division solicited bids, and the following bids were received and opened on Wednesday, October 16, 2024:
1. Zeco, Inc. $347,799
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. KASA Construction, Inc. $525,246
15148 Sierra Bonita Lane
Chino, CA 91710
Hector Zavala (909) 457-8260
hectorz@kasaconstruction.com </..//../Users/chuynh/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/3K3N40P0/anazarinia@zeco-inc.com>
The scope of work consists of:
• Clearing and grubbing; and
• Installation of concrete sidewalk, decomposed granite, driveway, wrought iron fence and gate; and
• Installation of irrigation system, water hose bibb, benches, tables, trash receptables, raised planter boxes, plants, and trees.
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 $382,578.90 is available in the ARPA-funded Account No. 21500 -212313, “Community Garden.”
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The proposed project will provide the community a chance to grow their own fresh produce and enhance nutrition and physical activity while promoting the role of public health in improving quality of life.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Bid Comparison
2. Agreement
3. Contractor’s Proposal
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
Christian Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Christine Cordon, City Manager