HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/26/2002 - STAFF REPORTS DATE: June 26, 2002
TO: City Council
FROM. Director of Procurement and Contracting
AWARD TRADE CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING
STRUCTURE
RECOMMENDATION.
That City Council award trade contracts for construction of the downtown parking
structure.
SUMMARY-
In order to meet the tight turnaround times required to build the downtown parking
structure, bid openings for the trade bids required to begin construction were
scheduled to be opened June 18, 2002. In several instances no bids were received
and, therefore, under the Procurement Ordinance, staff has proceeded to negotiate
trade contracts. A complete summary of the recommended awards will be distributed
to City Council at the meeting. Construction is projected to begin July 1"and be
completed by Thanksgiving.
BACKGROUND:
City Council previously approved and adopted the plans, specifications and working
details for the downtown parking structure and authorized solicitation for construction
trade bids and quotes.
Site Demolition, Utility Relocation and Earthwork trade work is scheduled to be
complete by the end of June. Construction is scheduled to begin July 1'. Award of
trade bids at the meeting of June 2611 is necessary to meet the project time lines.
Funds
are available
in account#4463-50201 - Downtown Parking Structure.
HAROYLD E. GOOD, CPPO
Director of Procurement &&CContracting
City Manager
ATTACHMENT.-
Minute Order