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Senior Center Phase 2 Improvements to the low bidder, Alten Construction, Inc., in the amount of $10,720,200. BACKGROUND The Senior Center Project consists of a 21,000 square foot building, parking areas, entrance improvements, and a new signal on East 14t~ Street. Due to funding, hospital access, and contractual considerations, the project is being constructed in two phases. Phase 1 improvements, consisting of building demolition and construction of parking facilities, an entrance, a signal and a monument sign, are currently under construction. Phase 1 improvements are located on San Leandro Hospital property (operated by Eden Township Healthcare District) and are being built under the terms of a "Purchase and Sale Agreement" with the District, and will be utilized as shared parking for both the Hospital and the Senior Center. Under California Redevelopment Law, a City may cooperate with its Redevelopment Agency in the planning and undertaking of projects and activities within a redevelopment project area if those projects or activities further the goals of the Redevelopment Plan. The construction of a Senior Center is listed as a specific goal in the Redevelopment Agency's 2004-2009 Implementation Plan for the Alameda County-City of San Leandro (Joint) Redevelopment Project Area. Additionally, the Senior Center is specifically included as a project to be funded from recently issued Alameda County-City of San Leandro Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2008. The City and Agency have entered info a Cooperation Agreement for the Senior Center project whereby the City and Agency will work together on the design and construction of the improvements. Analysis Phase 2 of the project will consist of the building construction and the reconstruction of a second parking area that will be used for building staging during the construction period. Highlights of the building include: • Main Assembly Hall • Classrooms • Computer Learning Center • Exercise Room • Kitchen • Meeting and Staff Areas The building's structural systems, storage areas, stand-by power generator, and telephone/data network have been enhanced to permit the facility to serve as the City's Emergency Operations Center in the event of an emergency. The design has also included "green" building principles and will receive L.E.E.D. Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Bids for the proposed project were opened on July 22, 2008. Twelve (12) bids were received ranging from $10,720,200 to $12,875,274. Alten Construction, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder. The engineer's estimate for the work is $11,000,000.