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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7051 for capital improvements to the Lot A Parking Garage at the Long Beach Airport; award a contract to R.J. Daum Construction Company, a Nevada corporation, in the amount of $3,932,979, and authorize a 25 percent contingency in the amount of $983,245, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,916,224; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any amendments thereto not exceeding the authorized amount. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with R. J. Daum Construction Company for capital improvements to the Lot A Parking Garage (Lot A). Lot A, located across from the historic terminal, is the oldest and most frequently used of the Airport’s two parking garages. Lot A is identified for short-term parking and serves as the queuing pick-up location for taxi cab service. The project includes demolition of the existing single elevator and staircase tower at the northwest corner of the structure, which will be replaced with a new two-cab elevator tower and an outdoor staircase at the northwest corner of the structure. The existing single elevator has surpassed its useful service life and is incurring increased maintenance costs. Other work will include construction of a new dedicated passenger two-lane exit driveway, a new attendant booth, paving, curb and gutter, ramps, islands, a dedicated taxi lane exit, storm drain improvements, and replacement of existing lighting with LED lighting.
The bid was originally advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on December 9, 2015, and 3,750 potential bidders specializing in construction services were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 74 downloaded the bid via the City’s electronic bid system. No bids were received. After discussing with potential bidders, it was determined the main factor for receiving zero bids was ...
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