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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AUTHORIZE RPM TO AWARD CONTRACT TO COLOR
CONCEPTS (LA MIRADA, CA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,900 FOR
REPAINTING EXTERIOR STUCCO AND TRIM AT THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY PROPERTIES KNOWN AS NEIGHBORS AND TAOS
PALMS
SUBMITTED BY: JAMES CONWAY, PROJECT COORDINATOR
CONTRACTOR: COLOR CONCEPTS
15115 ALONDRA BOULEVARD
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2006
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, that the Palm Desert Housing Authority authorize RPM to
award contract to Color Concepts (La Mirada, CA) in the amount of$47,900
for the repainting of all exterior building stucco and trim at the properties
known as Neighbors&Taos Palms.The funds have been appropriated in the
2005-2006 Housing Authority operating budget for repainting expenses.
Executive Summary:
Staff has determined that the two properties known as Neighbors and Taos Palms are in
need of repainting. The painting will include the stucco and trim of all buildings. Prior to
the commencement of the painting project, staff will work together with the Planning
Department to ensure that the color selections are not significantly different from existing.
Staff recommends approval of the repainting in order to maintain our buildings in the best
possible condition.
Discussion:
In order to maintain the physical appearance and the condition of property at the level we
require, RPM is responsible for monitoring and maintaining both the interior and exterior
condition of the properties. Based on staffs review of RPM's assessment of the exterior
condition of the buildings, all exterior stucco/trim is in need of repainting. The amount of
the contract requires RPM to submit bids to the Authority for authorization to award the bid.
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Staff Report
Neighbors &Taos Palms Painting
Page 2
February 9, 2006
RPM advertised and called for bids to repaint Neighbors and Taos Palms with a bid
opening on January 12, 2006. The proposals submitted are as follows:
TOTAL
NEIGHBORS TAOS PALMS CONTRACT
BIDDERS (3 Bldgs./24 Units) (4 Bldgs./16 Units) PRICE
Color Concepts (La Mirada) $30,900 $17,000 $ 47,900
Everlast Painting Co. (Corona) 26,500 22,500 49,000
Tony's Painting (Palm Springs) 37,500 18,500 56,000
A J Fistes Corp. (La Quinta) 56,026
Smith & James Painting (Canyon
Country) 34,800 27,400 62,200
California Custom Works Painting
(Phillips Ranch) 45,000 32,000 77,000
U.S. National Corp.(Panorama City) 53,300 24,400 77,700
Fix Painting Corp. (Woodland Hills) 48,000 41,000 89,000
Zeus Construction (Palm Desert) 142,200
Therefore, staff recommends that the re-painting of Neighbors and Taos Palms be
awarded to Color Concepts, the lowest responsible bidder.
Submitte• tr"
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James . r ject Coordinator Ja:rill oore, Housing Administrator
Ap oval: Department Head:
J in McCarthy, AC velopment ave yen
Dire r of Redevelopment/Housing
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Carlos L. Orte./Executive Director Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance