HomeMy WebLinkAboutExplanationOn February 14, 2013, ten (10) sealed bids were received, opened, and read to the
public for the Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project, Specification No. 12-
12. The project included installation of ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, new sidewalk,
curb and gutter, bulb -outs for traffic calming, pedestrian refuge islands, street
resurfacing, and enhanced crosswalk signing and striping at the following five locations:
1. E. 4th Street from Palm Avenue to Euclid Avenue;
2. E. 30th Street at F Avenue;
3. E. 8th Street from Palms Avenue to Harbison Avenue;
4. National City Boulevard at 7th Street;
5. National City Boulevard at 14th Street.
After reviewing the bids, staff determined that Koch -Armstrong General Engineering,
Inc.'s bid was responsive and that they were the lowest responsible bidder qualified to
perform the work as described in the project specifications
On March 5, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2013-31 awarding the
contract to Koch -Armstrong in the amount of $813,949.15.
The Notice to Proceed with construction was issued on March 14, 2013, with a
construction start date of March 25, 2013. The Notice of Completion was issued on
November 4, 2013 and filed with the San Diego County Recorder's Office on November
20, 2013.
The 22 change orders issued for this project are detailed in the Final Contract Balance
Report (see attached). The 22 change orders increased the contract by $87,358.42,
while line item adjustments decreased the contract by $41,498.71, for a net increase of
$45,859.71 to the contract. This results in a 5.6% contract increase for a final contract
balance of $859,808.86.
As a result of satisfactory completion of the project, staff recommends that City Council:
1) accept the work of Koch -Armstrong General Engineering, Inc., 2) approve the final
contract amount of $859,808.86, 3) authorize the release of retention in the amount of
$42,990.44, and 4) ratify the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Citywide Pedestrian
Crossing Enhancements Project, Specification No. 12-12.