PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval of the contract documents, plans and specifications for bid award of Bid Schedule No. 1202 � Starlight Amphitheatre Improvement Project.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

This project will include the rehabilitation and replacement of the existing disabled seating area at the Starlight Bowl, and enhancement of the existing orchestra pit.  The proposed design and modifications will improve the operational layout as well as the aesthetics of the stage area.  The new design improvements will better accommodate the disabled seating which will further enrich their concert entertainment experiences.  The proposed project has been reviewed and approved by the Disabled Advisory Board.  Furthermore, these improvements will also help reduce on-going maintenance costs for the facility.

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

FISCAL IMPACT:

The landscape architectural firm of Hirsch & Associates estimated the construction cost to be $176,208.  Bids were solicited and a total of three (3) bids were received on November 15, 2005.  Bids ranged from $179,000 - $215,000.  The successful low bid is the contracting firm of Cinary Construction Company.  Funding for this project is available in this year�s budgeted capital improvement projects, Account Number 001.PR32D.70004.0000.14978

RECOMMENDATION:

It is therefore staff�s recommendation that the contract document plans and specifications are approved and the lowest responsible from the contracting firm of Cinary Construction Company be awarded Bid Schedule No. 1202 for the Starlight Amphitheatre Improvement Project.

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