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Approve an agreement with REM Construction, Inc. of Chico in the amount of $478,258 for the Claybank Facility Warehouse Freezer Upgrade Project at 2500 Claybank Road in Fairfield; and Authorize the County Administrator or designee to execute the agreement and any amendments within the approved project budget
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of General Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve an agreement with REM Construction, Inc. of Chico in the amount of $478,258 for the Claybank Facility Warehouse Freezer Upgrade Project at 2500 Claybank Road, in Fairfield; and
2. Authorize the County Administrator or designee to execute the agreement and any amendments within the approved budget.
SUMMARY:
The Department of General Services recommends the Board approve an agreement with REM Construction Inc. for $478,258 as the sole responsible bidder for the Claybank Facility Warehouse Freezer Upgrade Project (Project) located at 2500 Claybank Road, in Fairfield.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The construction agreement in the amount of $478,258 is fully funded in the FY2018/19 approved project budget in the Accumulated Capital Outlay Fund (Budget Unit 1779).
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement is for the replacement of existing walk-in freezer, providing new insulated partitions, doors, ceilings, associated mechanical modifications and electrical work. Replacement will provide more consistent cooling, ensuring food safety and increased energy efficiency.
The project was advertised by General Services Department, as required by Public Contract Code. A single bid was received with REM Construction, Inc. being the only responsible bidder. The County has exercised the right to negotiate the final contract price with REM...
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