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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6858 for the North Air Carrier Ramp Reconstruction at the Long Beach Airport; and authorize City Manager to award a contract and execute any and all necessary documents with Palp, Inc., dba Excel Paving Company, in an estimated amount of $3,983,405, plus a twenty-five percent contingency amount of $995,851, if necessary, totaling $4,979,256, and any amendments thereto except for an increase in the total authorization. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
The Air Carrier Ramp (Ramp) at the Long Beach Airport (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 24 months, the existing pavement has required emergency repairs to maintain safe operations and keep the Ramp functional.
The North Air Carrier Ramp Reconstruction at the Airport will include the reconstruction of five of the existing 10 aircraft parking positions. The project includes reconstruction of pavement used to support aircraft parking, relocation of edge lighting, relocation of a guidance sign, pavement markings, and drainage improvements including storm water treatment drains.
The City Council’s adoption of the plans and specifications and award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder are being recommended concurrently in order to expedite implementation of this project. The project was advertised for bid on August 16, 2010, and bids were opened on September 17, 2010. Fifteen (15) sets of the bid documents were purchased by prospective bidders, and six bids were received. One local-owned business, and no MBE, DBE or WBE registered firms submitted bids. Palp, Inc., DBA Excel Paving Company, of Long Beach, California, was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption No. CEP-52-09 has been issued for this project. The project rec...
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