TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS15-151 and award a contract to Fleming Environmental, Inc., of Fullerton, CA, for the construction of an above-ground storage tank fuel site at the West Police Substation, in the amount of $623,314, plus a 25 percent contingency in the amount of $155,828, for a total contract amount not to exceed $779,142; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto; and
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund (IS 386) in the Financial Management Department (FM) by $480,000. (District 7)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Fleming Environmental, Inc., for construction of an above-ground storage tank fuel site at the West Police Substation. The Fleet Services Bureau manages 20 fuel sites around the City, ensuring that fuel is available for City vehicles and equipment, as well as complying with all of the federal, state, and local regulations that pertain to underground fuel storage tanks. The underground fuel storage tank currently located at the West Police Substation is approaching the end of its service life and was scheduled for replacement in FY 15. Whenever possible, based on available space and usage, underground fuel tanks are replaced with above-ground systems. The above-ground storage tanks present less risk to the environment, have less stringent regulation, and are less expensive.
The bid was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on August 28, 2015, and 3,808 potential bidders specializing in civil engineering, construction services and materials, and fuel products and services were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 68 downloaded the bid via our electronic bid system. The bid document was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the seventh floor of City Hall, and the Purchasing Division’s website at www.longbeach.gov/pu...
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