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The bid from Robert A. Bothman, Inc, (Bothman) is considered to be responsive. <br /> Bothman is currently finishing up the construction of a sand-based natural turf field at <br /> Garfield School for the Gity, Bothman has the most experience with synthetic turf field <br /> among the local contractors. They are responsible for similar fields recently completed <br /> at Valley Ghristian High School and Evergreen Valley Gommunity Gollege both in San <br /> Jose. <br /> <br /> In relation to the second action, the Beals Group was retained for the "Design" of this <br /> project. They also designed the two previously improved fields (Taft and Garfield). <br /> Approval of an Agreement with Beals Sport (a Division of Beals Alliance) will provide <br /> staff with construction support and the technical expertise required during the <br /> installation of the facility. The consultant will evaluate product submittals, help answer <br /> or clarify issues that the Contractor might have during construction, evaluate any <br /> potential field changes, attend periodic construction progress meetings, and assist staff <br /> during Final Inspection. Beals Sport's technical expertise is especially important on this <br /> project, because synthetic turf is a very new field product, and the City does not have <br /> any in-house experience with this product. <br /> <br /> Alternative <br /> Council has the discretionary choice between the two products, regardless of the cost. <br /> If Council decides that AstroPlay should be used on this project, Staff's <br /> recommendation would be for Council to reject all bids and rebid the project. This <br /> would negate any protests from bidders, or potential bidders who might not have <br /> understood the bidding criterion the way they were intended. <br /> <br /> Fiscal Impact <br /> Funds in the amount of $2,264,790 are available in the FY 2001-02 Capital <br /> Improvement Program budget under the Capital Project Funds for Hoover Field <br /> Improvements, to support both these contracts. <br /> <br /> City E_~neer ~a rk ~u;;rrir~ee note nt <br /> <br /> oef Patterson Ed <br /> anager, Engineering & Construction City Manager <br /> <br /> SPV:ss <br /> s/libra/y/reports/Consultan & Award_Beals Spot_Hoover Field <br /> <br /> -3- <br /> <br /> <br />