Approval is requested for the award of a contract to A. J. Vasconi General Engineering of Concord for construction of the Sunnyvale Skate Park and adjoining sidewalk for the Department of Public Works Project Administration Division (Project No. PR-01/05-02).

In June 1999, Council concluded a study of teen service expansion options by approving several service level increases for future years. Included was Council's direction to staff to study the feasibility of constructing a skateboard facility in Sunnyvale.

This study, presented to and accepted by Council on August 15, 2000, recommended skate park construction at an estimated cost of $570,092, provided a conceptual design, and identified Fair Oaks Park as the best location. At that time, funds in the amount of $50,000 were budgeted for design of this project. On July 17, 2001, Council awarded a contract to The Beals Group to prepare construction drawings, provide support during the bidding process, and advise and assist staff during skate park construction.

Bid specifications for skate park and sidewalk construction were prepared by Public Works and Purchasing staff with the assistance of The Beals Group. The Notice Inviting Bids was published in The Sun on April 3, 2002; and the bid package was distributed to Bay Area Builders Exchanges, posted on the City's Internet site and broadcast to potential contractors through the DemandStar by Onvia public procurement network. Twelve contractors requested bid packages.

Staff recommends award of contract to A. J. Vasconi General Engineering, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The bid for this project contains two components: the Skate Park itself and an adjoining sidewalk.

The bid for construction of the Skate Park is $640,000. The total cost for the Skate Park work, including a 15% contingency and consultant costs, is as follows:

To fully fund the project staff is requesting an increase of $279,533 in the Skate Park Project budget. Original budget for this project included $575,000 in Park Dedication Funds. As Council will recall, staff anticipated that bids might come in higher than originally expected due to existing construction markets and specific increases in the cost of concrete. (See attached memo dated December 5, 2001). These additional funds are available from Proposition 12 (The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000) grant monies. Sunnyvale’s grant allocation is $1,595,954, of which $1,168,128 has been appropriated to park projects. This budget modification would appropriate $279,533 from the remaining grant balance of $427,826. Proposition 12 contracts must be executed by June 2003.

In the recommended FY 2000/2001 Budget staff discussed the potential for a shortfall and identified Proposition 12 as a possible source of funding.

Fair Oaks Park Hardscape Project

Fair Oaks Park Hardscape Project