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W • � <br /> � l <br /> � <br /> REPORT <br /> To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> From the Ci Mana er <br /> September 27, 2004 <br /> Subject <br /> Final Acceptance - Redwood Shores Sewer Pump Stations #1 and #3 improvement <br /> Project <br /> Recommendation <br /> Accept, by motion, the Redwood Shores Sewer Pump Stations #1 and #3 Improvement <br /> Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention. <br /> Background <br /> On October 13, 2003, the City Council accepted the bids and awarded the contract to <br /> McGuire and Hester, Inc. of Oakland, California, for the Redwood Shores Sewer Pump <br /> Stations #1 and #3 Improvement Project, in the amount of $629,250.00. The project <br /> involved the rehabilitation of finro of the oldest sewer pump stations that the City <br /> operates in Redwood Shores. The stations are located on Marine Parkway at Twin <br /> Dolphin Drive and at Trident Drive and Bark Drive. <br /> This rehabilitation brings both pump stations up to current technologies and industry <br /> practices. The new pumps and controls that were installed comply with current City <br /> standards, and parts will be interchangeable with other pump stations. The rehabilitated <br /> stations eliminate the need for hazardous (confined space) maintenance activities <br /> associated with the stations, prior to the improvements. <br /> A total of three Change Orders were issued during the construction of the project: The <br /> Change Orders were issued to resolve unforeseen situations, and totaled $34,216.36. <br /> The Change Orders brought the final construction cost to $663,466.36 or 5.4% above <br /> the original award amount. <br /> If City Council accepts this project, staff will move forward to close out the project. The <br /> material and performance bonds will be reduced as appropriate, and the retention <br /> monies will be paid to the Contractor after 45 days from the filing of the Notice of <br /> Completion, and assuring that there are no unpaid claims against the contract. <br /> Alternatives <br /> 1. The alternative is to delay acceptance to address any concerns of the City Council. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />