REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: WILLIAM C. HERR, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Facilities and Construction Management Divisions
TIM GROH, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Facilities Management
SUBJECT
Title
Reject all bids for the California/Tupman Park Playground and Safety Surfacing Installation. Bid File 3772 (Council District 3).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council Reject the lone and single bid received November 23, 2021, for the California/Tupman Park Playground and Safety Surfacing Installation Project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California-Tupman Park is a well-attended park, and the proposed tot lot installation will provide greater play opportunity for children and improved ADA access to other areas of the park. The project proposes to install a City provided play structure with drainage system, a soft fall surface below the play structure, and concrete pathways leading to the play area. One sealed bid was received from American Paving Company. Their bid amount was $260,700 which is 160% above the engineers estimate. Staff recommends City Council reject the sole bid received November 23, 2021, for the California/Tupman Park Playground and Safety Surfacing Installation Project.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department would like to construct a tot lot play area within the California-Tupman Park. California-Tupman Park is a well-attended park in southwest Fresno and the tot lot installation will provide greater play and outdoor opportunity.
Pursuant to AO 6-19 PARCS staff prepared and entered into an agreement for consultant services on behalf of the City of Fresno for the design and preparation of construction documents for the California/Tupman Park Playground and Safety Surfacing Installation Project. Plans and specifications were prepared by Precision Engineeri...
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