Award of a Contract to FS Construction Company as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder for the Construction of Robertson Boulevard Pedestrian/Transit Connection Improvements Project P 943. Item Number: C 8 City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 04/02/2012 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Award of a Contract to FS Construction Company as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder for the Construction of Robertson Boulevard Pedestrian/Transit Connection Improvements Project P 943 Contact Person/Dept.: Sammy Romo/PW Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Public Hearing: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: (E Mail) Meetings and Agendas City Council (03/30/12); (E Mail) FS Construction Excel Paving G. Coast Construction (03/30/12) Department Approval: Charles Herbertson (03/29/12) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by K. Marsden) (03/29/12) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (03/29/12) City Manager Approval: John Nachbar (03/30/12) Phone Number: 310 253 5619 General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: Action Item: Removal of existing sidewalk and replacement with new sidewalk that meets the accessibility requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act; Removal of nine (9) street trees and replacement of five (5) of those trees with the same species trees grates and root barrier; RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1) Award a construction contract to FS Construction Company as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the construction of Robertson Boulevard Pedestrian/Transit Connection Improvements Project P 943; and 2) Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve change orders with FS Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $17 275 (7.7% of the base bid) for construction contingencies. BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION: On March 12 2012 the City Council approved the final plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the Robertson Boulevar...
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