HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Albert Park Fencning and Netting____________________________________________________________________________________
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: January 18, 2022
Disposition: Rejected bid and directed staff to develop design alternatives
Agenda Item No: 5.j
Meeting Date: January 18, 2022
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Public Works
Prepared by: Bill Guerin,
Director of Public Works
City Manager Approval: _______
File No.: 6.01.247
TOPIC: ALBERT PARK FENCING AND NETTING
SUBJECT: ALBERT PARK FENCING AND NETTING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.
11372 BID REJECTION
RECOMMENDATION: Reject the bid for the Albert Park Fencing and Netting Project and direct
staff to develop design alternatives.
BACKGROUND: The Library and Recreation Department notified the Public Works Department
about a concern of errant balls creating a possible hazard to patrons and vehicles at the well-
utilized baseball field at Albert Park. Therefore, the City created a project that includes the
installation of fencing and netting at the Albert Park Athletic field and stadium between
Andersen Drive, Albert Park Lane, and Lindaro Street. The project consists of the removal of
existing lower height fencing, installation of a 40-ft tall foul ball netting with foundations along the
first and third base lines and replacing 6-foot chain-link fence in a new configuration near the
third base concessions.
BKF Engineers was hired to design the fencing and netting plans. The design included a
geotechnical study report by RGH Consultants that generated geotechnical information for the
design depths of the netting foundation poles.
ANALYSIS: On October 7, 2021 the project was advertised in accordance with San Rafael’s
Municipal Code. On October 21, 2021 the bid opening was held, but no bids were received. On
November 1, 2021 the project was re-advertised in accordance with San Rafael’s Municipal
Code. On November 18, 2021 the following bid was received and read aloud:
NAME OF BIDDER AMOUNT
Arrow Fencing $595,039.40
The construction bid has been reviewed by Public Works staff and the low bid from Arrow
Fencing in the amount of $595,039.40 was found to be much higher than the anticipated
estimate of $295,000. Due to insufficient funding from the Measure A Parks Fund (Fund #241),
staff recommends rejecting the bid from Arrow Fencing and to develop design alternatives.
FISCAL IMPACT: If City Council rejects the bid, then there will be no fiscal impact.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2
OPTIONS:
1. Reject bid and direct staff to develop design alternatives.
2. Accept the bid and direct staff to identify a funding source to support the project.
3. Reject bid and direct staff to stop work on the project.