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Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Lodi Transit Station Fountain Repair and Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract and Execute Change Orders; and Appropriate Funds ($100,000) (PW)
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MEETING DATE:
November 18, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Christina Castro, P.E., Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the Lodi Transit Station Fountain Repair Project; and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, execute necessary change orders, and appropriate funds in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Lodi Transit Station building was restored in 1999 after being relocated from an adjacent property. The restoration project included a decorative fountain featuring a prominent public art sculpture. Over time, the fountain has deteriorated, developed leaks, and is currently inoperable.
The proposed project, detailed in Attachment 1, includes comprehensive rehabilitation of the fountain's mechanical and electrical systems. Improvements include repairing leaks, replacing the fountain pump and associated electrical components, installing new underwater lighting and wiring, and applying protective finishes to restore watertight integrity and prevent further deterioration. These improvements will restore the fountain's operation, protect the public art sculpture, and preserve the City's investment in the Transit Station.
Project specifications are on file with the Public Works Department. The estimated total project cost is $100,000, as detailed in Attachment 2. To expedite construction, staff requests authorization for the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and execute necessary change orders within the approved project budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project requires...
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