CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Awarding Bid to Ambrosia Construction for San Antonio Trail Installation Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $62,677

Meeting Date: II September 2012

Prepared by: Sean Conroy,

Ping & Bldg Services Manager

City Council

Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution awarding the bid to Ambrosia Construction for the San Antonio Trail Installation Project in an amount not to exceed $62,677 and approving up to $10,000 for engineering and inspection services and survey and soil compacting testing during construction.

Description: The City received a grant from the California Coastal Conservancy on 10 November 2011 to fund the implementation ofthe Del Mar Master Plan. Part of that implementation includes the installation of a decomposed granite (DG) pathway on the west side of San Antonio Avenue between Ocean and Fourth Avenues.

Overall Cost: $72,677
City Funds: N/A
Grant Funds: $72,677

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

Important Considerations: The proposed project will improve pedestrian access and safety to and along the coast and will also improve trail connectivity.

Decision Record: N/ A

Reviewed by:

Jason Stilwell, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2012-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA AWARDING THE BID TO AMBROSIA CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SAN ANTONIO TRAIL INSTALLATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $62,677 AND APPROVING UP TO $10,000 FOR ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES AND SURVEY AND SOIL COMPACTING TESTING DURING CONSTRUCTION

WHEREAS, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea has received a grant from the Coastal Conservancy to
install a decomposed granite pathway along San Antonio Avenue with no City matching funds required;
and

WHEREAS, the pathway will allow residents and visitors to safely walk along the west side of San Antonio Avenue; and

WHEREAS, this project is part of the Del Mar Master Plan that was included in the adopted Capital Improvement Plan for 2012/13; and

WHEREAS, six bids were received for the project on August 20, 2012 and the low bidder was Ambrosia Construction for a bid price of $54,176.87; and

WHEREAS, the final authorization amount includes a 15% contingency; and

WHEREAS, an additional $10,000 for engineering and inspection services and for surveying and soil compaction testing during construction is also requested; and

WHEREAS, the funds will be paid out of account #01-88405.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA does hereby:

1. Award the bid for construction to Ambrosia Construction at a bid price not to exceed $62,677; and

2. Authorize $10,000 for engineering and inspection services and surveying and soil
compaction testing during construction.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
this 11th day of September, 2012 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED,

________________________
JASON BURNETT, MAYOR

ATTEST:

_______________________
Heidi Burch, City Clerk

San Antonio Trail Installation
8/20/2012
Name of Contractor Total Amount of Bid Subcontrators listed
*
1 Earthworks $ 102,000.00 Superior Hydroseeding & Diamond De Concrete
2 Ambrosia Construction $ 54,176.87 * None
3 MPE $ 99,500.00 Abels Concret, Patania Masonry
4 Don Chapin Co $ 138,495.00 Corner Stone Masonry
5 Naturescapes $ 55,072.00 none
6 Ventana/Rincon $ 99,840.00 none