Title
Adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6627 and award contract to PPC Construction, Inc., for the construction of the storm drain VSS pollution trap at Pump Station SD12 Artesia Boulevard in the City of Long Beach, California. (District 9)
Discussion
The State Budget Act for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 allocated $3,500,000 to the City of Long Beach for installing water pollution traps into storm drains within the City. This project involves the construction of a Vortex Separation System (VSS) unit at the discharge of the 42-inch storm drain tributary to Pump Station S012. The VSS pollution trap will capture and remove trash and debris prior to entering the pumps, thereby significantly reducing trash and debris discharged into the Los Angeles River.
The project includes construction of the storm drain VSS pollution trap device, excavation, shoring, bracing, ground water sampling, repair of chain link fences/gates, a one year VSS monitoring program, and all necessary accompanying work. This project is the second to include construction and monitoring program of a VSS pollution trap. Due to the project's uniqueness, it is recommended that a 25 percent contingency be utilized for unforeseen conditions.
City Council adoption of the plans and specifications and award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder are being recommended concurrently to expedite the project implementation. The project was advertised for bid on March 19, 2004, and bids were opened on April 14, 2004. It is recommended that the City Council award a construction contract to PPC Construction, Inc. Information regarding PPC Construction, Inc., is provided on the attached "Recommended Contract Award" sheet.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Donna F. Gwin on April 19, 2004 and by Budget Manager Michael Killebrew on April 19, 2004. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption Number CEP 42-02 has been issued for this project.
Timing Considerations
City Council action on this matter on May 11, 2004, will authorize commencement of this Public Works project.
Fiscal Impact
The contract award is for an estimated amount of $216,135 and is budgeted in Capital Improvement Project No. PW7070 in the Capital Projects Fund (CP201) in the Department of Public Works (PW). The initial funding source for this project was the State Budget Act of 2001 Grant. However, a tentative agreement has been reached with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to reimburse Project No. PW7070 for the construction costs. The Caltrans reimbursement will help offset the costs of concurrent projects funded by the State Budget Act of 2001.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6627 for the Construction of Storm Drain VSS Pollution Trap at Pump Station SD12 Artesia Boulevard;
Authorize City Manager to execute a contract with PPC Construction, Inc., in an estimated amount of $216,135, plus a 25 percent contingency and execute all necessary documents related to the contract; and
Authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with Caltrans for the construction of the Storm Drain VSS Pollution Trap at SD12 and execute all necessary documents related to the agreement.