TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6805 for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing renovations for the Spring Street and Lakewood Boulevard tunnels at the Long Beach Airport; authorize City Manager to execute a contract with Delmac Construction & Development, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, in an estimated amount of $1,013,000, plus a 10 percent contingency amount of $101,300, if necessary, for a total amount of $1,114,300; and increase appropriations in the Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund (SR 181) in the Airport Department (AP) by $1,025,156. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
In May 2008, the City completed an assessment of the existing lighting, ventilation and storm drain systems and associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) equipment serving the Spring Street and Lakewood Boulevard Tunnels at the Long Beach Airport. This project primarily consists of the modifications for the items found in the assessment to be critical for the safety of vehicular traffic through the tunnels, as well as the safety of MEP maintenance workers. This includes repairing the motor control centers for the carbon monoxide (CO) analyzer for each of the tunnels; replacing existing signs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) signs; refurbishing and/or replacing Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment; installing sump pumps in ventilation tunnels; replacing stairwells; and installing fall protection and safety rails in the air shaft.
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 bid April 30, 2010, and bids were opened May 26, 2010. In addition to placing an advertisement for bids in the Long Beach Press Telegram, bid documents were made available through the City’s weblink at www.PlanetBids.com. In a continuing effort to increase participation of local businesses and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)...
Click here for full text