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AGENDA ITEM NO. 24.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE City Council AGENDA BILL For the meeting of 08/26/2025 Originating Department: Public Works |
City Manager:
Department Head:
SUBJECT:
Award of Contract for Eucalyptus Park and Ramona Park Improvement (Project # 24-07)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council award contract to lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. of Sylmar, CA pending approval of HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee funds.
DISCUSSION:
At the meeting of June 10, 2025, City Council authorized Engineering Staff to publicly readvertize for this project with a due date of July 22, 2025. The City received four bids with each accompanied by bid bonds. After a thorough review of the proposal, reference checks, and verification of the contractor’s license, staff determined that Martinez Landscape Co., Inc. of Sylmar, CA was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The project involves enhancing Eucalyptus Park and Ramona Park in the City of Hawthorne. For Eucalyptus Park, this project will remove and replace the existing play equipment, remove and replace play area rubber base along with construction of perimeter curb, installation of 3 water fountains, improve lighting around play area, refresh the restroom building exterior and interior, refresh the paint for the wading pool, installation of closed circuit security system cameras and associated poles, and the construction of a new recreational soccer field including, all grading and associated earthwork, drainage including sump pump and catch basins, field lighting, solar-powered scoreboard and associated structural mount and wiring, relocation of existing utility boxes within soccer field area, security fencing that includes ADA accessible gates and maintenance gate, and 4 in-ground mounted benches (1 will be ADA accessible.)
For Ramona Park, this project will remove and replace the existing play equipment, remove and replace play area rubber base and construction of perimeter curb, remove and replace barbecue grills, refresh the paint for the wading pool, refresh restroom building interior and exterior, refresh horseshoe/bocce play area by replacing wooden backboards, adding sand, and repairing the chain-link fence as necessary, installing new shade structure to picnic area per plan and specifications, refresh fitness area floor (i.e. remove existing dirt floor and trash and add decomposed granite), installation of closed circuit security system cameras and associated poles, and re-stripe the existing basketball/pickleball court.
The project involves enhancing Eucalyptus Park and Ramona Park in the City of Hawthorne. For Eucalyptus Park, this project will remove and replace the existing play equipment, remove and replace play area rubber base along with construction of perimeter curb, installation of 3 water fountains, improve lighting around play area, refresh the restroom building exterior and interior, refresh the paint for the wading pool, installation of closed circuit security system cameras and associated poles, and the construction of a new recreational soccer field including, all grading and associated earthwork, drainage including sump pump and catch basins, field lighting, solar-powered scoreboard and associated structural mount and wiring, relocation of existing utility boxes within soccer field area, security fencing that includes ADA accessible gates and maintenance gate, and 4 in-ground mounted benches (1 will be ADA accessible.)
For Ramona Park, this project will remove and replace the existing play equipment, remove and replace play area rubber base and construction of perimeter curb, remove and replace barbecue grills, refresh the paint for the wading pool, refresh restroom building interior and exterior, refresh horseshoe/bocce play area by replacing wooden backboards, adding sand, and repairing the chain-link fence as necessary, installing new shade structure to picnic area per plan and specifications, refresh fitness area floor (i.e. remove existing dirt floor and trash and add decomposed granite), installation of closed circuit security system cameras and associated poles, and re-stripe the existing basketball/pickleball court.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
An upgraded park with modern amenities like playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking paths can attract visitors from neighboring areas. This influx of tourists can lead to increased spending on local businesses such as restaurants, cafés, and shops, thus stimulating economic growth within
the City.
the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The approximate cost of $2,658,173 will be funded through HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds.
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act