sr-020910-1fCity Council Meeting: February 9, 2010
Agenda Item: ~ ' F
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Lee E. Swain, Department of Public Works
Subject: Interim Library Demolition Contract
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a contract with AMPCO Contracting Incorporated in the amount of $231,000
(includes a 10% contingency) for demolition services of the Interim Library building.
Executive Summary
On March 3, 2009, City Council approved a budget of $400,000 to demolish the
structure at 1324 5th Street, which served as the Interim Library. The City issued a
Request for Bids and received 10 bids for demolition and associated design and
construction services. AMPCO is recommended to perform the demolition. Funds in
the amount of $231,000 are available in the capital improvement program budget.
Background
The building at 1324 5th Street was leased by the City from March 2003 to December
2005 for use as the interim library while the Main Library was under construction. In
2007, the City purchased the building which had been vacant since 2005 except for its
use as a storage space. In March 2009, City Council approved a $400,000 budget for
demolition of the building and resurfacing of the site for parking.
Discussion
The building is in an extreme state of deterioration and has a toxic interior environment
consisting of asbestos, lead, mercury and dangerous levels of molds and fungus which
must first be abated safely before the building contents may be removed and the
structure can be demolished. This work is being done under separate contract prior to
demolition.
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A demolition permit was filed on October 27, 2009. On November 9, 2009, the
Landmarks Commission reviewed the status of the building and determined that the
building is not a candidate for landmark designation.
Consultant Selection
On November 16, 2009, the City issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for demolition
services and advertised on the City's website and the Santa Monica Daily Press. Ten
bids were received. Staff reviewed the proposals based on selection criteria which
included fees, direct experience on similar projects, record of performing public sector
work, hourly rates for services, understanding of the project's scope, approach to the
work, qualifications of proposed staff, and scheduling of project activities. Following
review of responses to the RFB, staff recommends AMPCO based on their clear
understanding of the project, track record of projects of a similar size and scope, low bid
and excellent references.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
Funds in the amouht of $231,000 are available in 0172001.589000, Demo/Rehab City
Property, to demolish the building and resurface the 7,500 sq.ft. area as a parking lot.
Prepared by: Jean Gellman, Architect
Approved:
Forwarded to Council:
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Lee E. Swain, Director Rod Gould
Department of Public Works City Manager
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Reference Contract No.
9173 (CCS).