The proposed improvement is a storm drain system on La Bonita Street from Westminster Avenue to Anabel Street. The improvements include construction of a storm drain, catch basins, new traffic striping and removal and replacement of concrete cross gutters.  This storm drain system will help to alleviate flooding on La Bonita Street and Anabel Street, both of which flood during an average rainfall event.

Eight (8) qualified bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's office at 11:00 a.m. on February 6, 2019.  The lowest qualified bidder was All Cities Engineering, Inc., with a total bid of $790,658.  The contractor withdrew his bid because he made an error in his submittal.  The second lowest bidder is Vasilj, Inc., with a total bid of $1,064,980.  This bid is within the current project budget.  The licenses and references of the contractor have been reviewed and verified by staff, and all other documentation is in order.

The anticipated contract schedule is as follows:

• Award Contract                                 February 26, 2019
• Begin Construction (estimated)          April 8, 2019
• Complete Construction (estimated)    July 31, 2019

This improvement is included in the 2018-19 Capital Improvement Budget and is funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), general fund, and drainage fees.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Award a Contract to Vasilj, Inc., in the amount of $1,064,980, for Project No. 7407 La Bonita Street Storm Drain Improvements; and

   

• Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City.

By:  Navin Maru

       Associate Engineer