Water Services completed an underground reservoir rehabilitation project at West Haven Park, wherein, the tops of reservoirs were exposed and backfilled. It was subsequently found that the existing soils have high gravel content, making re-seeding, growing, and restoring of turf very difficult.

The West Haven Park Project consists of the rehabilitation work for the area of the park described above. The extent of the work will involve all of the following: soil testing, removing all grass, weeds and debris within the scope of work boundary areas without disturbing the two underground water tank reservoirs and associated water and electrical power utility equipment; excavation and disposal of material that is unsuitable for the recreational play use and subgrade preparation; protect in place existing site improvements – metal light poles and appurtenances, sub-surface utility piping and conduits, existing metal fencing  posts and rail, concrete block walls, concrete benches, all existing trees, shrubs, grass within the entire park, all existing irrigation mainline, valves, sensors, couplers, boxes and wiring - furnish, place, compact and fine grade topsoil and install grass seed. The contract will also provide maintenance and plant establishment for a period of (60) sixty calendar days commencing upon the execution of the Notice of Completion, including weed control, replacement of plantings that show sign of failure to grow due to injury or damage from any cause, fertilization, re-seeding areas that do not show a prompt establishment, disease and pest control.

Three (3) bids were received and opened by the City Clerk’s Office on July 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. (see Bid Summary Sheet).  The lowest responsive bidder is KASA Construction Inc., with a total bid of $634,835.  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                 September 28, 2021

          Begin Construction            November 1, 2021

          Complete Construction      February 1, 2022

This project will have no impact on the General Fund. It will be financed with Water Funds. 

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Award a contract to KASA Construction Inc. for $634,835 for the construction of Project IFB No. S-1279-A – Renovation of West Haven Park; and 

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

By:  Carina Dan, E.I.T., Senior Engineering Technician