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The National City Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project, Specification No. 12-
12, includes installation of ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps, new sidewalk, curb and gutter,
bulb -outs for traffic calming, pedestrian refuge islands, and enhanced crosswalk signing and
striping at the following five locations:
1) E. 4m Street from Paim Avenue to Euclid Avenue,
7) F 30th Street at F Avenue,
3) E. 8th Street from Paim Avenue to Harbison Avenue,
4) National City Boulevard at 7th Street,
5) National City Boulevard at 14th Street.
On January 25, 2013, the National City Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project,
Specification No. 12-12, was advertised in local newspapers and on the City's website inviting
bids. On January 31, 2013, an optional pre -bid meeting was held. On February 14, 2013, ten
(10) sealed bids were received, opened, and read to the public.
The apparent lowest bidder at $756,307.00 was Tri-Group Construction and Development,
Inc. Shortly after the bid -opening, the City Engineer received a letter from Tri-Group
Construction and Development, Inc. indicating that their bid had a clerical error. After
reviewing the letter and supporting documentation, which was received in a timely manner,
the City Engineer acknowledged the clerical error and deemed the bid "non -responsive",
After reviewing the proposa] from Koch -Armstrong General Engineering Inc., the second
lowest apparent bidder at $813,949.15, staff found no errors. Therefore, Koch -Armstrong
General Engineering, Inc. is now considered the lowest "responsive" bidder". Staff completed
a reference check and deemed the contractor qualified to perform the work. Attached is the
bid opening information sheet and bidders' proposal summary sheet for bidding information
for the three lowest bidders.
Staff recommendation is to award a contract in the not to exceed amount of $813,949.15 to
Koch -Armstrong General Engineering, Inc. for the National City Citywide Pedestrian Crossing
Enhancements Project, Specification Number 12-12, authorize the Mayor to execute the
contract, and authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $122,092.37 for any unforeseen
changes.