City Council

1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SHADE STRUCTURES INC., (DBA USA SHADE & FABRIC STRUCTURES) FOR WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $282,523 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Shade Structure Inc., (DBA USA Shade & Fabric Structure) for the Washington Park Playground Shade Structure project for an amount not-to-exceed $282,523 which includes the base contract amount of $245,673 and a contingency of $36,850 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other government agencies or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies or services; and (3) Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.