REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 07/07/2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract to Aguilar and Calderon Corporation for the Citywide Parks ADA Hardscape Improvements.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This action is to approve an award of Notice Inviting Bids ("NIB") 21-075HC for the Citywide Parks ADA Hardscape Improvements - Year 2 Project. This project consists of making repairs and alterations to the parking lots, sidewalks, and areas of decomposed granite at five (5) parks to enhance accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA").
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Parks ADA Hardscape Improvements - Year 2 Project, Notice Inviting Bids 21-075HC.
b. Award Notice Inviting Bids 21-075HC for the Citywide Parks ADA Hardscape Improvements - Year 2 Project to Aguilar and Calderon Corporation of Whittier CA, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for a total not to exceed amount of $438,290 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Aguilar and Calderon Corporation of Whittier, CA, in the amount of $438,290.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, amendments and change orders up to ten percent of the project cost, which is equivalent to $43,829.
e. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to issue a purchase order to Aguilar and Calderon Corporation in the amount of $438,290.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
In 1990, the United States Congress passed the first Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was the first civil rights law that was created to address the needs of people with disabilities by prohibiting discrimination in employment, public services, public accommodations, and...
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