TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6705 for the construction of improvements to Taxiways C and L at the Long Beach Airport, authorize City Manager to execute a contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in an estimated amount of $22,098,086, plus a 25 percent contingency amount of $5,524,522, if necessary, and increase appropriations by $15,000,000
in the Airport Enterprise Fund (EF320) and the Department of
Public Works (PW). (District 5)
DISCUSSION
Taxiways C and L were constructed in 1982 and 1979, respectively, and the pavement on each taxiway is near the end of its useful life. Within the last 18 months, pavement failures have required closure of both Taxiway L and adjacent Runway 7R-25L to complete extensive emergency pavement repairs. This project includes reconstruction of taxiway pavement and shoulders, replacement of all edge lighting, signage, pavement markings and drainage improvements including storm drains and the grading of the adjacent infield areas.
City Council adoption of the plans and specifications and award of the contract are being recommended concurrently to expedite implementation of this project. The project was advertised for bids on June 30, 2006, and bids were opened on August 16, 2006. Information regarding the bid and Sully-Miller Contracting Company is provided on the attached contract awards document. Due to the poor condition of existing pavement, it is recommended that a 25 percent contingency be utilized for any unforeseen circumstances.
This matter was reviewed by Senior Deputy City Attorney Donna F. Gwin on August 23, 2006, and Budget Management Officer David Wodynski on August 24, 2006. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption No.
CEP- 125-05 has been issued for this project. .
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on September 5, 2006, in order to authorize commencement of this Public Works project. Construction is anticipated to begin in October 2006 and should take approximately 400 working days.
FISCAL IMPACT
The contract award is for an estimated amount of $22,098,086 plus a 25 percent contingency amount of $5,524,522, if necessary. The funding sources are FAA Airport Improvement Program (AlP) Grant Nos. 26 and 27, Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) and Airport revenue. An appropriation increase of $15,000,000 in Commercial Paper, utilized to cover the construction costs while the PFCs are being collected, is required in the Airport Enterprise Fund (EF320) in the Department of Public Works (PW).
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
CHRISTINE F. ANDERSEN
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVED:
GERALD R. MILLER
CITY MANAGER