TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with J. K. Miklin, Inc., doing business as Yamada Enterprises, to furnish and install children’s library furniture for the MacArthur Park Branch Library for an amount not to exceed $173,464 plus an amount equal to 5 percent of that base amount for unforeseen expenses. (District 6)
DISCUSSION
The construction phase for the MacArthur Park Branch Library began in May 2006.
This project is scheduled to be complete in June 2007. Children's library furniture needs to be purchased for the facility. The project architect, CWA, and their subcontractor, The Design Group, together with representatives from the Department of Library Services, prepared the furniture specifications to include furniture of acceptable quality and that would closely meet the project's budget constraints.
The project was advertised for bids on January 25, 2007 and bids were opened on February 9, 2007. The lowest responsive bidder was J. K. Miklin, Inc, doing business as Yamada Enterprises. The price from Yamada Enterprises is $173,464. This price covers children's furniture and the related components. Other library furniture and equipment requirements are included in separate bid packages.
This matter was reviewed by Principal Deputy City Attorney Charles Parkin on March 5, 2007 and Budget and Performance Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on March 6, 2007.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on March 13, 2007, to authorize procurement of the furniture in time for delivery by project completion.
FISCAL IMPACT
The agreement to provide the children's furniture purchase and installation is for an amount not to exceed $173,464. An amount equal to 5 percent of that base amount may be needed to cover unforeseen expenses. Sufficient funds to cover the expenditures are budgeted in the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Department of Public Works (PW).
SUGGESTED ACTION
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