TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. 3002120001 REBID and award a contract to Reyes Construction, Inc., of Pomona, CA, for construction of the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Phase 2A Project (Project), in the amount of $20,817,600, authorize an 18 percent contingency in the amount of $3,747,168, for a total contract amount not to exceed $24,564,768, and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between the Public Works and Harbor Departments to accept an additional contribution of $5,700,000 for the Project; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $5,700,000, offset by a transfer from the Harbor Fund Group in the Harbor Department. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to Adopt Plans and Specifications No. 3002120001 REBID and enter into a contract with Reyes Construction Inc., to provide construction services for the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Phase 2A Project (Project), and increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund.
Background
Improvements to the Colorado Lagoon were undertaken through a phased approach. Phase 1, Part 1 was completed in September 2009 and Phase 1, Part 2 was completed in August 2012. The phased improvements consisted of several components to reduce point source contamination, remove contaminated sediments, and improve water quality. Phase 2 consists of two subphases, Phases 2A and 2B. Construction of Phase 2B involved creating new subtidal and intertidal habitat through dredging and site work, addressing residual sediment contamination, planting eelgrass, restoring native vegetation, extending the pedestrian footbridge, installing new pedestrian paths, and removing an asphalt access road to create habitat and further enhance water quality. Phase 2B wa...
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