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6.1.A. - Page 2 smaller projects that were phased to allow for an expanded play area and to provide additional parking. The Electrical Services Relocation Project moved a large PG&E transformer out of the proposed playground area and undergrounded the existing overhead utility cables. The Armory Parking Lot Project (immediately adjacent to the existing Armory building) provides a new parking lot that can serve the Valota Road side of the park, including the future playground. The second phase (Phase 2) will construct the Magical Bridge Playground, picnic area and a highly accessible drop off area. In addition to the playground renovations, this phase will focus on safe access to the park and improvements to the main pedestrian entrance into the park from Valota Road as well as improve lighting and drainage in the project area. The third phase (Phase 3) will improve sports field spectator areas such as new bleachers and shaded areas to comfortably watch field activities. ANALYSIS The improvements in Phase 2 include selective demolition, site clearing and grubbing, grading and earthwork, concrete flatwork, walls and curbs, decomposed granite paving, planting and irrigation work, electrical work, asphalt paving, curb ramps and truncated domes, and pavement markings such as crosswalks. They also include park signage, fencing and gates, shade structures, carefully selected play equipment, structures and site furnishings, and resilient poured-in—place rubber and synthetic turf surfacing. Additionally, the renovation will feature public art, a two-story playhouse, a new pre- fabricated restroom building, and an interactive water feature. A solicitation for Magical Bridge Playground (Phase 2) was publicly advertised on May 16, 2018. Bids submitted on June 13, 2018, were significantly above the cost estimate provided by SSA. The bidding documents reserved the right for the City to reject all bids. The lowest bid in the amount of $7,007,638.01 is $1,273,809.01 (20%) over the engineer's estimate of $5,733,829.00. The fact that there was only one bidder is indicative of the current economy and the boom in construction at this time. Staff will work with SSA and Magical Bridge Foundation to assess ways to reduce the cost of the project and anticipates advertising later this year. The bids received at the bid opening on June 13, 2018, are summarized in the table below: Contractor Bid Corrected Bid Level 10 Construction $ 6,874,841.43 $ 7,007,638.01 Engineer's Estimate: $5,500,000.00-$6,000,000.00