REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award of Bid No. PW20-12 to G&G Builders, Inc. for Preschool Outdoor Play Area at Murphy Park, Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption, Determination of Bidder Non-responsiveness and Waiver of Minor Bid Irregularity
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to award a construction contract in the amount of $333,193 to G&G Builders, Inc. of Livermore for the Preschool Outdoor Play Area at Murphy Park Project (Public Works Project No. PR-17-08) and approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $33,319.
EXISTING POLICY
Section 1309 of the City Charter requires public works construction contracts be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Pursuant to Section 2.09.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, City Council approval is required for public works contracts exceeding $100,000 in any one transaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination for this project is a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for the minor alteration of existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Capital Improvement Project 831880, Preschool Outdoor Play Area, provides funding for dedicated outdoor programming space at the exterior of the buildings at Murphy and Serra Parks. This first phase will install the improvements at Murphy Park. Design of the proposed improvements at Serra Park, including selection of an architect, is expected to begin in late 2020.
Both Murphy and Serra Park community buildings house existing preschool programs, but they currently do not have dedicated outdoor space for preschool age play. The Murphy Park project will allow a dedicated area for safe and educational play opportunities outside the classroom. The improvements include creation of a new non-slip surface for outdoor play, fencing with lockable entry gate, and educational le...
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