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CC - Award of a Contract to CEM Construction Corporation, as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, in the Amount of $81,975 for the Construction of the Fire Training Tower Structural Rehabilitation Project, PZ920
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Contact Person/Dept: Sammy Romo/PW
Phone Number: 310-253-5619
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (5/17/2016); (E-Mail) CEM Construction Corp and Jitney Company, Inc. (5/18/2016)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (5/12/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council Approve a contract with CEM Construction Corporation, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $81,975 for the construction of the Fire Training Tower Structural Rehabilitation Project, PZ920 (Project).
BACKGROUND
The Fire Training Tower was built in 1970 and has experienced damage due to staged fires and wear and tear from continued use. The Project includes removing and replacing damaged concrete masonry block, placing high strength epoxy in areas with visible distress in walls, floors, and ceilings, and installing new doors.
DISCUSSION
On March 14, 2016, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized the publication of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Project. On May 5, 2016, the City Clerk's Office staff publicly opened the bids. Two contractors submitted bids with the following bid amounts:
Contractor Bid Amount
1. CEM Construction Corporation $81,975
2. Jitney Company, Inc. $161,327
Staff reviewed the two sets of contra...
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