To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. 2604-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO RAMCO GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $719,885 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE VETERANS PARK HISTORIC LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER - EXTERIOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 20900
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 3, 2026, the City Council approved project plans and specifications for the exterior accessibility improvements required at the Veterans Park's Historic Library and Community Center which were then advertised for competitive bids.
Approval of the Resolution to award the construction contract to RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. (RAMCO), in the amount of $719,885, would allow the project to move forward to the construction phase. Construction of the project is expected to begin in May 2026 and be completed within 40 working days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Funding for the Project is included in the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget within the Veteran's Park Historic Library Improvement Project No. 20900.
BACKGROUND
The Veterans Park Historic Library and Community Center facility is an 11,400 square foot landmark building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It served as the City's Main Library from 1930 through 1991. In January 1991, the building incurred substantial seismic damage as a result of the Sierra Madre earthquake, forcing its closure to the public. In late 1991, the City Council approved the repurposing of the facility as a banquet and events center and initiated plans for construction of a new library facility adjacent to the Civic Center. The former main library building was renamed the Veterans Park Historic Library & Community Center and was renovated to include seismic upgrad...
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