PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval of the contract documents plans and specifications for bid advertisement of Bid Schedule No. 1146 Izay Park Walk of Fame and Courtyard Project.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS

George Izay Park is approximately a 20 acre facility that receives extensive use from both Burbank park patrons and individuals from surrounding communities.  After extensive discussion at the Park, Recreation, and Community Services Board and Burbank Athletic Federation (BAF), it was determined that George Izay Park is the most appropriate park facility to create a �Walk of Fame�.  This new feature�s intent is to recognize and honor contributions to our sports programs made by both, volunteers and employees of the Park, Recreation, and Community Services Department.

Conceptual designs have been developed, presented and approved by both the Park, Recreation, and Community Services Board and BAF.  The �Walk of Fame� will begin behind George Izay�s Ballfield #2 and will display granite pavers engraved with the individual names.  The walk is designed to continue in the directions of both first and third bases and will expand along the ballfield�s exterior boundaries as names are eventually added for recognition.

Additionally, work was also deemed necessary to preserve the existing George Izay Memorial courtyard entrance and planter.  This area was originally created to recognize the late Park and Recreation Director, George Izay, and is located in front of the Olive Recreation Center.  The existing planters, paving and landscaping need renovation so the aesthetics of this memorial and entry are maintained appropriately.  Also, it is felt this aspect of the project will serve to create a more distinctive main entrance to the park. 

The most appropriate exemption for this construction and renovation project is Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

FISCAL IMPACT

Bid Schedule No. 1146 advertised in the Burbank Leader and fourteen (14) bids were taken out and (9) bids were received at the bid opening on August 5, 2003.  The bids ranged from a low of $176,343 to a high of $340,000.  Upon reviewing contractor�s reference, the low bid submitted by Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. is being recommended for bid award in the amount of $176,343.

Funding for this project has been approved by the City Council as part of the annual budget process and is available from the Burbank Athletic Federation Fund, Account Number 001 PR32F 62960 0000 000000 in the amount of $50,000 with the remainder of the project to be funded by the General Fund 370 PR21A 70999 1175 13366 and Park Maintenance Reserves Account Number 534 PR21A 15032 000 13632.

RECOMMENDATION

It is therefore staff�s recommendation that the contract document plans and specifications be approved and bid award of Bid Schedule No. 1146, for George Izay Park Walk of Fame and Courtyard Project be awarded to the successful low bid submitted by Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc.

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