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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 1, 2012 C-03AGENDA ITEM CO ** 3 &% CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION ,M AGENDA TITLE: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Phase 3 Grape Bowl Improvement Project MEETING DATE: August 12012 PREPARED BY: PublicWorks Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the Phase 3 Grape Bowl improvement project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On March 21, 2012, Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Siegfried Engineeringto prepare design documents for the Phase 3 improvements, purchase the Grape Bowl scoreboard and approve plans and specifications for installation of the scoreboard. The contract for the scoreboard installationwas awarded by Council on June 6, 2012, and is scheduled to be complete before the fall football season. The Phase 3 Grape Bowl improvements consist of constructing an Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) accessible ramp to the south -side upper concourse, ADA seating at the south -side upper concourse, restrooms, concession, ticket booth, landscape, irrigation and related facilities. The bid opening is scheduled for September 12, 2012. Following Council award of the project, construction is anticipated to begin immediately following the 2012 football season. It is recommended Council approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the Phase 3 Grape Bowl improvement project. FISCAL IMPACT: Construction of the Phase 3 improvements will provide additional naming opportunity and advertising revenues that could be used toward the construction of additional improvements at the Grape Bowl. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding will be identified at the time of project award. jflalt4ld� F. Wally S#hd6lin Public Works Director Prepared by Charles E. Swimley, Jr., City Engineer/Deputy PublicWorks Director FWS/CES/pmf APPROVED: _ Kn tit Rartlam, City Manager K:\WP\PROJECTS\PARKS\GrapeBowl\Phase 3 Improvements\CPS&APhase3.doo 6/28/2012