LA County Board

19. Whittier Narrows Recreation Area Splash Pad Project: Reject Previous Bids, Re-advertise for Bids, and Authorize Construction Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Reject the bids as advertised on January 15, 2026, as all bids received for the full scope of the project were over the budgeted cost for construction. Adopt the plans and specifications that are on file with Public Works for construction of the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area Splash Pad Project, Capital Project No. 69539 (Project). Advertise the Project for bids to be received and opened on July 7, 2026. Find that the actions herein are within the scope of the Board's previous finding of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act. Authorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: Execute a consultant services agreement with the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder to prepare a baseline construction schedule for a $5,000 not-to-exceed amount funded by the Project funds. Make the determination that a bid is nonresponsive and reject it on that basis; to award to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder; to waive inconsequential and nonmaterial deficiencies in submitted bids; and to determine whether the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder has satisfied all conditions for contract award in accordance with the applicable contract and bid documents. Upon such determination, authorize the Director of Public Works to award and execute the construction contract, to the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder if the contract can be awarded within the approved total budget; to establish the effective date of the contract upon receipt by Public Works of acceptable performance, payment bonds, and evidence of required contractor insurance; and to take all other actions necessary and appropriate to deliver the proposed Project. (26-3520)