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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6451 for the Marine Stadium East Launch Ramp Improvements; and authorize City Manager to award and execute the contract with Palp, Inc., dba Excel Paving Company, in an estimated amount of $192,575, plus a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $28,886, if necessary and if funds are available, for a total of $221,461 and any amendments thereto. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBAW) acquired the Marine Stadium boat-launching site in 1973, as part of the Alamitos Bay Boundary Settlement Agreement. It is approximately two (2) acres in size and is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Appian Way and Bay Shore Avenue in the City of Long Beach, as shown on the Vicinity Map attached as Exhibit A. The City of Long Beach (the City) operates and maintains the boat launching facilities in a cooperative agreement with DBAW. The boat launching facilities mainly serve personal watercraft and ski boats. The City also hosts many boating activities and special events (including rowing competitions, festive regattas, water skiing, and power boat races) using these launching facilities.
The Marine Stadium East Launch Ramp Improvements provide repairs and site improvements at the Marine Stadium East Launch Ramp. The improvements will repair the eroded holes in the approximately 500-foot long riprap embankment above the line of thriving intertidal habitat. The existing 75-foot wide concrete launch ramp will also be repaired and sealed. Other improvements include the construction of a concrete apron at the existing launch ramp at landside, pavement and sidewalk improvements, and installation of entry signs and concrete benches. Repairs and site improvements will greatly enhance safety, access, and quality to boating activities and special events in Marine Stadium East and positively affect the community.
City Council adoption of the Plans and Specifications and award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder are being recommended. The project was advertised for bids on July 24, 2009, and bids were opened on August 26, 2009. Information regarding the low bidder, Palp, Inc., doing business as Excel Paving Company, a local Long Beach Company, is provided on the attached Exhibit B. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption Number CE-08-238 has been issued for this project.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda Trang on September 30, 2009 and by Budget and Performance Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on October 8,2009.
SUSTAINABILlTY
The improvements to the Marine Stadium East Launch Ramp not only repairs the deteriorated embankment but also provides an accessible path with benches for the City residents to view the boating and recreational related special events.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on November 3, 2009, to authorize commencement of this project. Construction is projected to begin in mid November and should take approximately 30 working days.
FISCAL IMPACT
The contract award is for an estimated amount of $192,575 plus a 15 percent contingency amount of $28,886, if necessary, for a total of $221 ,461. Sufficient funds to cover the cost of the contract are budgeted in the Tidelands Fund (TF 401) and under a DBAW grant in the Marina Fund (TF 403) in the Department of Public Works (PW.)
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
MICHAEL P. CONWAY
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHIL HESTER
DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE
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PATRICK H. WEST |
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