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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6713 for the Construction of Phase I and Phase II Improvements to Taxiway K at the Long Beach Airport; and authorize City Manager to execute a contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in an estimated amount of $6,032,476, plus a 25 percent contingency amount of $1,508,119, if necessary. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
Taxiway K at the Long Beach Airport was constructed in 1971, and the pavement on the taxiway is near the end of its useful life. Within the last 18 months, existing pavement is showing that emergency repairs will be necessary to maintain the taxiway's use. 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 and waterline relocation. New taxiway edge lighting to be installed will be Light Emitting Diode (LED), which has a longer life expectancy and lower cost in maintenance and energy consumption. The proposed reconstruction will also maximize the recycling of existing material to create the proposed pavement improvements.
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 22, 2007, and bids were opened on July 25, 2007. Information regarding the bid and Sully-Miller Contracting Company is provided on the attached contract award document.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Lori A. Conway and Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on October 31, 2007. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption No. CEP- 117-07 has been issued for this project.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on November 6, 2007, in order to authorize commencement of this project. Construction is anticipated to begin in January 2008 and should take approximately 290 working days.
FISCAL IMPACT
The contract award is for an estimated amount of $6,032,476. A 25 percent contingency amount of $1,508,119 is being recommended due to the poor condition of existing pavement, to be utilized for any unforeseen circumstances. Sufficient funds to cover the contract are budgeted in the Airport Enterprise Fund (EF320). The funding sources are Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AlP) Grant Nos. 3-06-0127-27 and 03-06-0127-29, Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) and Airport revenue.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
NAME Christine F. Andersen |
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TITLE Airport Director |
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PATRICK H. WEST |
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CITY MANAGER |