HomeMy WebLinkAboutR21090A - Entrad del Paseo Phase IIContract No. R21090A
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ENTRADA DEL PASEO PHASE TWO
LANDSCAPING
SUBMITTED BY: MISSY WIGHTMAN, PROJECT COORDINATOR
DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2006
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, that the Agency authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for
bids for the construction of Entrada del Paseo Phase Two Landscaping.
Executive Summary:
Approval of staff recommendation will allow solicitation of written bids from contractors for the
construction of Phase Two of the landscaping at Entrada del Paseo. This will create new
landscaped areas surrounding the Henderson Community Building, the site originally planned for the
Palm Desert Visitor's Center, and the Highway 111 buffer north of the entrance to Entrada del
Paseo.
Discussion:
The Entrada del Paseo Phase Two Landscaping project has received the approvals from the
appropriate committees, internal departments, and outside agencies. The work to be accomplished
consists of the construction of the remaining landscaping for the completion of the Eric Johnson
Memorial Gardens and landscaping forthe multi -sensory gardens. Additionally, this project improves
an undeveloped site that lies on a main thoroughfare passing through the commercial core of the
City. A complete set of drawings will be available for viewing in the Council offices during the week
of 20 February 2006. Entrada Del Paseo Phase Two Landscaping has been estimated at a cost of
two million dollars ($2,000,000.00). Accordingly, staff requests authorization for the City Clerk to
advertise and call for bids for the construction of the Entrada del Paseo Phase Two Landscaping.
Submitted by:
Missy Wig an, Project Coordinator
Approval:
Department Head:
Dave Mir. �edevelopmentfflousing
Carlos L. rteg Vxecutive Director
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