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Home My WebLink About2/27/2008 - STAFF REPORTS - SS.1. F ?ALm SA Pry City of Palm Springs U N Orfice of the Assistant City Manager and City Attorney 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 °�rrFaaN`P (760) 322-8336 (760) 323-8207 (fax) Date: February 26, 2008 To: Honorable Mayor and City Coun Members VIA: David H. Ready, City Manage From: Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City �a ager� Re: Rainmaker Fountain The Rainmaker fountain, located in Frances Stevens Park, was commissioned through a national design competition for sculpture. Comprised of two fountain structures, the fountain is intended to have kinetic water elements [hat move and pour water from colored pipes at various intervals. The large basin overlooks an amphitheater space, and a symbolic "arroyo" carries water to the lower pool structure. The fountain has suffered from a number of mechanical and maintenance problems over the years. Last August, the City brought in Waterline Studios, a highly qualified firm that specializes in water fountain design, to prepare a comprehensive assessment of the fountain, including the mechanical, electrical and structural components. A copy of this assessment was provided to the City Council under separate cover in November 2007. The assessment identifies a number of items that can be repaired or replaced to bring the fountain back into working order and other items that will improve the long-term viability and reduce long-term maintenance costs. This item was brought to the Public Ar[s Commission for informal discussion on September 13, 2007- At that time, the commissioners requested costs for demolition of the fountain. The City Engineer has estimated the cost of demolition to be between $60,000 and $75,000. On October 11th, the item was taken back to the Public Arts Commission for formal action. There was significant discussion regarding the ongoing maintenance and high costs to keep the fountain functional. The Public Arts Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Rainmaker fountain be decommissioned. On November 7, 2007 City Council reviewed [his matter and directed staff to receive bids for the repair. In January 2008, the City issued a formal request for bids. This bid was publicly advertised and sent to over 63 contractors throughout Southern California. A mandatory site visit was conducted on January 23`a 0Z/Z y/.2 ao S A-A-Dii-m mi 4l. M P77+ Rainmaker Fountain February 26, 2008 Page 2 of 2 Although five contractors participated in the site visit, no bids were received by the deadline to submit bids. Since no bids were received by the deadline and the estimated cost of the project was under $100,000, the City's Procurement Ordinance allows staff to negotiate a price to complete the project. Staff has negotiated a price with one of the contractors that participated in the site visit and expressed an interest in the project. Enclosed is a cost proposal from International Waterscapes to complete the repairs. The total cost, including installation of an 8" sewer line and replacement of the electrical panel is $141,750. The cost proposal has been reviewed by the City's capital project consultant, Allen Smoot. Mr. Smoot has determined that the cost proposal is consistent with the City's original bid specification, a copy of which is attached, and appears to be in line with the City Engineer's estimate of costs. The estimated cost to repair the fountain is $141,750. Because the 8" sewer line can be installed by City forces, the contractor's cost proposal can be reduced by $48,750 for a revised cost of $93,000. The City Engineer's estimate for demolition is between $60,000 and $75,000. Attachments-As Stated ,8 13:32 PAX 425 969 4456 INTERNATIONAL WATERSCAPE �I�j�p�tl:k� i;`{,°`i�,f,�i�,,,,,i;�`r„ � r rtd i RA.ENNIAISER FOUNTAIN PROPOSAL kY"rL, PRELIMINARY WORT'` � e4z: -Preparation of Submittals r' -Preparation of Shop Drawings EXCA'VATON,TRENCHING AND DEMO -Care drilling of vault walls£or new 6"vent lines -Core drill for new 4"drain in vault -Core drill for new 4"drain in surge tank Trcnchiag for new vent lines -Tmuclvng for new drain lines in vault and surge tank -All spoils to be removed of site -Backfrlliug of all trenches and vault area as per local codes -Core drl]ing of lower basiu for new 3"drain -Remove existing vault and surge tank ladders ! -Remove existing 3'x3' vault lids -Remove existing pumps and filters -Move cxisring suction lines in lower pool to new location ROUGH[PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC -Provide and insiall raugh plumbing in vault and fountain area as per approved plans -Provide and install new 3"drain in lower basin -Provide and install 6"venting pipe in vault -Provide and install 3"drain pipe for vault and surge tank -Pressure'testing of all piping -Banding as per local codes -Providc and install rough electric for electrical panel,pumps, lights,junction box, EQUIPM,FNT -Provide and install two new 105 sq.ft. cartridge filters -Provide and install two new 1/2 Pl_P-filter pumps -Provide and install two new 5 IIT.with strainers -Provide and hastall Santa Barbra controls chlorine and ph monitors -Provide and install 6"vent fan -Provide and install vault and surge tank ladders with ladder assist -Provide and install vault and surge tank 3'x3' spring assisted lids -Provide and install 3 new motorized butterily valves -Provide acid install S new underwater bronze lights i I I I "1 l .. -- ..__. . ., ,,.n:.a:�•.ia +:-'..fir„j4'y'I_,: 3:3r FAX 425 969 4456 INTERNATIONAL WATERSCAPEERSCAPE „7F°? �. IR1i"�"°r "°•1,;-�,,,_',� ' -Provide and install new U.L.potting compound injunction boxes -Provide and install new gracing in upper basin -Provide and install new Auto-fill in surge taak -Provide and install uew sump pump in vault -Provide and install new seal in wands 1 -Pzovide 6d install LiWa -Seal on all new piping k ELECTRICAL 9 -complete testing and repair of existing panel CON'CRiTE AND WATERPROOI7NG -Patch concrete in lower basin -Waterproofing of all new concrete in lower basin I START UP AND BALANCING OF SYSTEM PRICE FO R OUTLINE ABOVE.......... .........---......$57,500.00 PRICE FOR BRING$"SEWER LM TO SITE AS PER PLAN......548,750.00 *PRICE FOR 4-PVC LINE TO STEET CONNECTING TO N AIN..S26,500.100 PRICE TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL PANEL—... ....................$5,500.00 DUDUCT FROM PROPOAL TO USF,EXISTING 5 H Y II VS_.S9,500.00 *Alternate f Sincerely) I Thorgas Llillard I r i i I � 60S EAST ALTON Unit H,SANTA ANA,CA 92705 '{ PH:714-641-7175 FAX;714-242-9583 E-1kL4IL: intcrnatinnalyvater(awahoo.com jwvV'N.inflwaterscalips.rom i I J.:,- [«i,Y.,'•;i+t�.ry�` �';'nl Y;" ,'rh"r�'lirr,, 'YYr:�:'" ,..Lq�''r�r' . .r , . ..,�e.it'`;''_�In'ne:_%,•a:.,afr�=(n..x. .�.''� . .L:'_.. ....-,.. ._„ . . ^'sn,?°.,�: