TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6777 for the construction of Phase I-B Improvements to the Air Carrier Ramp at the Long Beach Airport; and authorize City Manager to execute any and all documents for a contract with Palp, Inc., dba Excel Paving, the lowest responsible bidder, in an estimated amount of $4,674,935, plus a 25 percent contingency amount of $1,168,734, if necessary; and increase appropriation by $5,843,669 in the Airport Enterprise Fund (EF 320), in the Airport Department. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
The Air Carrier Ramp (Ramp) at the Long Beach Airport is used to park large commercial aircraft for the loading and unloading of passengers and baggage. The Ramp is beyond the end of its useful life. Within the past 12 months, the existing pavement has required emergency repairs to maintain safe operations and keep the Ramp functional.
The Phase I-B Improvements will include the reconstruction of five of the existing ten aircraft parking positions. The project includes reconstruction of pavement used to support aircraft parking, along with shoulder pavement, relocation of edge lighting, relocation of a guidance sign, pavement markings, and drainage improvements including an extension of an existing trench drain, connected to an existing storm water treatment unit, and the grading of the adjacent infield area.
The project was advertised for bid May 8, 2009, and bids were opened June 10, 2009.
Information regarding the bid and Palp, Inc., DBA Excel Paving (Palp), is provided on the attached Contract Award Document. City Council adoption of the plans and specifications and award of the contract are recommended concurrently to expedite implementation of this project.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption No.
CE-52-09 has been issued for this project. The project received a Categorical Exemption pursuant to FAA Order 1050.1 E (in accordance with the National Environmental Protection Act...
Click here for full text