Subject: FIRE STATION NO. 20 IMPROVEMENTS
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
SNI AREA: Citywide
Report on bids and award of contract for the Fire Station No. 20 Improvements to the low bidder, Westeren Construction, Inc., in the amount of $532,852, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $90,000. CEQA: Exempt.
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department has requested the Department of Public Works to construct an additional restroom and five larger bedrooms to provide better privacy at Fire Station No. 20. The site is located at the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport.
The scope of work for the project includes site improvements, strengthening of a wall where new construction abuts existing building, wood framing, roofing, new doors and aluminum windows, new heating and air conditioning system with charcoal filter, electrical, plumbing and new gas and water meters. Architectural finishes include lath and plaster, drywall, resilient tile flooring, ceramic tile at toilet and baths, suspended acoustical ceiling and painting.
Bids were received on November 15, 2001 with the following results:
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Bid
|
Variance |
Over/(Under) |
Contractor |
Amount |
Amount |
Percent |
|
Golden State Builders |
$923,572 |
$223,572 |
32 |
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(San José) |
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|
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Sanchez, Inc. |
749,000 |
49,000 |
7 |
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(Hollister) |
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HRB Construction, Inc. |
745,050 |
45,050 |
6 |
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(San José) |
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Rushford Construction, Co., Inc. |
739,769 |
39,769 |
6 |
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(Santa Clara) |
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Chegwin Construction, Inc. |
739,000 |
39,000 |
6 |
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(San José) |
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Engineer’s Estimate |
700,000 |
- |
- |
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Tucker Construction, Inc. |
690,890 |
9,110 |
(1) |
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(San José) |
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Zolman Const. and Dev. Co., Inc. |
625,000 |
75,000 |
(11) |
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(San Carlos) |
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Bridger Construction |
584,750 |
115,250 |
(17) |
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(Redwood City) |
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Tinney Construction, Corporation |
584,000 |
116,000 |
(17) |
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(Redwood City) |
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E.A. Davidovits and Co., Inc. |
573,901 |
126,099 |
(18) |
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(Redwood City) |
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D.L. Falk Construction, Inc. |
547,299 |
152,701 |
(22) |
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(So. San Francisco) |
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Westeren Construction, Inc. |
532,852 |
167,148 |
(24) |
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(Pleasanton) |
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The low bid submitted by Westeren Construction, Inc., in the amount of $532,852, is 24 percent under the Engineer’s Estimate. This can be attributed to a change in the bidding environment as indicated by the large number of competitive bids received for this project. taff has reviewed the bid documents and considered this a very good price for the work.
A higher than normal contingency of $90,000 is requested for any unforeseen conditions due to the retrofit nature of the work, uncertain Airport security issues and construction phasing during the construction. The construction phasing will minimize the impact to the operations of the firehouse.
This proposed project was listed on the City's Internet Bid Line and advertised in the San Jose Mercury News and San Jose Post Record. Bid packages for all Department of Public Works construction projects are routinely provided to a standard list of various contractor organizations, builder’s exchanges, and disadvantaged business organizations, including United Minority Business Enterprises and the San José Minority Business Development Center.
This proposed project has been coordinated with the Departments of Fire and Airport, and the Offices of the Budget, City Attorney, Risk Manager, and Equality Assurance.
COST IMPLICATIONS
1. COST OF RECOMMENDATION: $532,852
2. COST OF PROJECT:
|
Construction |
$532,852 |
|
Project Development |
53,000 |
|
Design and Construction Management |
200,000 |
|
Consultant Agreement |
67,000 |
|
PG&E Gas Meter Relocation |
4,028 |
|
San José Water Co. Meter Relocation |
5,732 |
|
Contingency |
90,000 |
|
TOTAL |
$952,612 |
3. SOURCE OF FUNDING: 527 – Airport Renewal and Replacement
4. ESTIMATED START DATE OF CONSTRUCTION: February 2002
5. ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF CONSTRUCTION: December 2002
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Fund: |
527 |
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Appn: |
4001 |
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RC: |
105783 |
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Amount: |
$2,265,000 |
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Budget Document: |
2001-2002 Appropriation Ordinance, Section 9.04, Item 1k |
The City of San José Nondiscrimination Requirements are included in this project as required by Chapter 4.08 of the San José Municipal Code.
Exempt.
RAJEEV BATRA
Acting Director, Public Works Department