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Capital Projects Update (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive an update on the Centennial Way Park South, Oyster Point IIC and Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center projects.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Centennial Way Park South
Despite the rain and mud, the community and elected officials gathered on February 3 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Centennial Trail Park South. The ceremony included remarks from Congressman Kevin Mullin, Mayor James Coleman, Park and Recreation Commission Chair Ruth DeNardi, Caltrans District Director Dina El-Tawansy, and Caltrans Office of Innovative Programs Local Assistance Chief Gretchen Chavez. Members of the community assisted in the planting of six trees and helped with litter removal along the trail. Snacks for the event were donated by Bimbo's Bakery.
The contractor has installed construction fencing, begun clearing and grubbing the site and installed tree protection zones. Fabrication is underway of granite skate area elements. Electrical and storm drain trenching is scheduled for the coming week, but may be impacted by rain and wet conditions. The project is tracking to a late summer 2024 completion.
Oyster Point IIC
The notice to proceed for construction was issued to GECMS, Inc. on January 2. Construction fencing was installed early January, resulting in the closure of the upper parking lot, a portion of East Basin Road, a segment of the Bay Trail and the windsurf launch. The north-south connector pathway offers trail users a detour to connect to the Bay Trail. Closure notices and detour signage have been posted around the site. The fishing pier, boat ramp and lower parking lots remain open during construction. This north-south connector pathway will have limited closures with notices posted in advance.
The contractor has cleared and grubbed the site, removed trees, started forming curbs and installing underground utilities. Rain and wet conditions have limited the work that can be performed onsite. The project is tracking towards a late summer 2024 completion.
Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center
On January 30, a key milestone was reached on the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Project with the completion of design and bidding. Staff received and publicly opened in-person, with a teleconference option, the four responsive bids from Rodan Buildings, Inc., SJ Amoroso Construction Company, LLC, Vance Brown, Inc. and Wickman Construction and Development. After further review of all the bids, staff determined the lowest responsive bidder was Wickman Development and Construction of Oakland, California. A post bid-interview was held between Wickman Development and Construction and Swinerton Management and Consulting and with Vance Brown, Inc. (second lowest responsive bidder) to review their bid and help ensure contractor understood scope of work and project requirements. Staff has verified the low bidder’s current contractor’s license with the California State Licensing Board and found it to be in good standing.
The following is a summary of all bids received:
Contractor Name Grand Total Base Bid Amount
1. Wickman Development and Construction $34,790,000.00
2. Vance Brown, Inc. $35,676,784.00
3. S.J. Amoroso Construction Co. $35,747,000.00
4. Rodan Builders, Inc. $35,974,000.00
Based on bid numbers received, there is a 2.49% delta between bidders #1 and #2, with bidders #3, and #4 coming in at 2.67% and 3.29% respectively from lowest responsible bidder.
The final engineer’s estimate for the base bid was $39,824,000.00. The lowest responsible bidder proposal came in under engineer’s estimate by 12.6%. A competitive bid environment from the four bidders and market conditions likely impacted by the previous Covid-19 pandemic years proved favorable for the City. Analysis and review of recent bids in the Bay Area show similar competitive bid numbers, with low bids significantly below engineer’s cost estimates.
At the February 28 City Council Meeting, staff will be recommending that City Council accept the base bid of $34,790,000.00 which is below the engineer’s estimate for the base bid.
Soft Costs:
1. Design Fees $3,347,562.00
2. Permits and Fees (PG&E, Water, Telecommunications) $1,447,195.00
3. Dedicated Soft Costs (Special Inspections/Geotech/Other) $2,598,331.00
4. FF&E Including Pool Equipment $1,195,769.00
5. Soft Cost Project Contingency $793,706.00
6. Project Reserve $1,928,437.00
Subtotal Total Soft Costs $11,311,000.00
Hard Costs:
1. Wickman Development and Construction Contract $34,790,000.00
2. Construction Contingency $3,479,000.00
Subtotal Total Construction Budget $38,269,000.00
Total Project Budget $49,580,000.00
CONCLUSION
If City Council awards the contract for construction to Wickman Development and Construction on February 28, a Notice to Proceed will be issued in March. A groundbreaking event will be held Saturday, March 30. The new facility is anticipated to open in summer 2025 with full project completion fall 2025.