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CC - Award of Contract to GMC Engineering, Inc., as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, in the Amount of $1,202,227.25 (Plus a 10% Contingency)
for the Construction of the Hetzler Road Pedestrian Trail Improvements Project (PP001)
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Meeting Date: October 24, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Carina Saez/Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5601
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [x] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/19/16); (Conference Call) Baldwin Hills Conservancy (10/12/2016); (E-mail) All Bidders (10/19/16)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (10/16/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council award a contract to GMC Engineering Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,202,227.25 (plus a 10% contingency) for the construction of the Hetzler Road Pedestrian Trail Improvements Project, PP001 (Project).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Project provides a separate pedestrian walking and jogging trail approximately 10 feet wide and 1500 feet long. The trail starts near Jefferson Boulevard and terminates at a point beyond the last residential access from Hetzler Road. Construction of the concrete trail will include retaining walls to support the adjacent hillside, as well as signage and associated drainage improvements. The purpose of the Project is to provide a safer alternative for pedestrians and joggers currently using the Hetzler Road roadway, which is primarily intended for vehicular traffic.
The Project is located entirely within the Baldwin Hills area under the jurisdiction of State of California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks). Due to lack of staff, both State P...
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