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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2h - Accept Wilderness Park Restroom ProjectIiuFU, ", "r STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department DATE: August 6, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director By: Mark Rynkiewicz, P.E., Associate Civil Engineer SUBJECT: ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY VARGAS OLSON ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE WILDERNESS PARK RESTROOM PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION OF $7,200 Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY The Public Works Services Department was notified by the Department of Justice regarding the inaccessibility of the restrooms at Wilderness Park for people that are handicapped or have disabilities. In response, the City included the Wilderness Park Restroom Remodel Project as part of Fiscal Year 2012 -13 Capital Improvement Program. On March 19, 2013, the City Council awarded a contract to Vargas Olson Enterprises, Inc. for the construction of Wilderness Park Restroom Project in the amount of $144,000. No change orders were issued for this contract and all terms and conditions of this project have been complied with. The restrooms were constructed to staffs satisfaction for a total project cost of $144,000. It is recommended that the City Council accept all work performed by Vargas Olson Enterprises Inc. as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to the retention of $7,200. DISCUSSION On March 19, 2013, the City Council awarded a contract to Vargas Olson Enterprises, Inc. for the construction of Wilderness Park Restroom Project in the amount of $144,000. The completed work consisted of construction of a 525 square foot restroom facility that included ADA compliant space and railings. The men's restroom included two urinals, one toilet, and two sinks. The women's restroom included three toilets and two sinks. The facility also included a janitor's closet that will provide access for Accept Wilderness Park Restroom Project August 6, 2013 Page 2 of 2 mechanical and plumbing maintenance. Also part of the project was the installation and connection for utilities such as water, sewer and electricity. Vargas Olson has completed the project to staff's satisfaction and there were no change orders to the project. FISCAL IMPACT The Wilderness Park Restroom Project was budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2012 -13 Capital Improvement Program for construction cost of $150,000. The total project cost of $144,000 is within the approved budget for the Project. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council accept all work performed by Vargas Olson Enterprises, Inc. for the Wilderness Park Restroom Project as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to the retention of $7,200. Approved: Dominic Lazzar City Manager