Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VIZMEG LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR THE LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK AT THE OLD SCHOOL GREEN AT 34 NORTH OVIATT STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This project involves the removal of the existing parking lot, aprons, basketball court and playground equipment, the regrading of the existing site, stormwater work, installation of new walks, new playground equipment, and landscaping at the former Hudson Elementary School.
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Legislative History
18-187 - Entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Hudson City School District and Donation Agreement, and authorized the advertising of bids for the improvements of 34 N. Oviatt; 12/18/2018
Purpose & Explanation
Bids were received on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 for the renovations of the Old School Green. Below is the Engineer’s Estimate along with the respective bids.
Engineer’s Estimate: $316,057.50
Vizmeg Landscape, Inc. $303,459.95
F. Buddie Contracting, Ltd. $332,981.00
ProTouch Groundscapes, LLC $394,566.25
The City Administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Vizmeg Landscape, Inc. for the renovations of the Old School Green at 34 N. Oviatt Street. The Engineering Staff is requesting a 10% contingency for any unforeseen issues that may arise during construction. The total amount would be $333,805.95.
Total Contract = $333,805.95 ($303,459.95-base + $30,346.00-contingency)
Other Misc. Items
Legal Ad and Notice of Commencement = $161.20
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: YES
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (101-7700 - $295,000)
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (101-7700 - $38,967.15 - Money to be reimbursed by donor; Cost due to increased construction costs area wide.)
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - In order to complete the project within the agreed upon time period in the contract with the donor.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Vizmeg Landscape, Inc. for the renovations of the Old School Green at 34 N. Oviatt Street.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager - Professional Services