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Item #11 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 169 2004 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPROVE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR 2004-2005 CIP BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE TRAINING TOWER FACILITIES AT FIRE STATION NO. 1 TO HORIZONS CCI SERVICES, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2629475. DATE: NOVEMBER 99 2004 BACKGROUND: The existing Fire Department training tower was originally built in 1957, by Fire Department personnel. The structure consists of telephone poles at each corner with three tier platforms with 2x4 and 2x6 construction, attached at 10 -foot intervals. In 1962 the tower was enclosed and windows, doors, and an interior stairway constructed to simulate conditions found in a multi -story structure. The tower was constructed without the benefit of engineered plans, nor reviewed for compliance with existing building codes at that time. The scope of work of the project includes installation of foundation and construction of elevated steel structure of four (4) floor levels with interior stairs under a flat roof. On September 7, 2004, the City Council approved the request to solicit public bids for new steel training tower and on September 30, 2004, staff received bids from two (2) firms, with their corresponding bid amount as follows: 1. Horizons CCI Services, Inc. — Anaheim, Ca. $ 2625475.00 2. WRG Fire Training Simulation Systems, Inc. - Portland, Oregon $ 2685515.00 ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Upon review, City staff found that Horizons CCI Services, Inc. of Anaheim, California is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $262,475. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Exact Business Name: Horizons CCI Services, Inc. President or equal: Hatem Ibrahim Contact or representative: Kinan Kotrash