HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2000-448 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-448
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, REJECTING LOWEST
BID DUE TO DEVIATIONS IN BID PROPOSAL, AND
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE GREG ROGERS PARK
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PR-169) TO FAMANIA
CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $410,212, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID
CONTRACT
WHEREAS, at 3:00 p.m. on November 17, 2000, the Director of Public Works received
the following ten sealed bids for the "Greg Rogers Park Improvements, in the City of Chula
Vista, Ca. (PR-169)" Project:
Contractor Base Bid Amount
Stevens Construction $390,000.00
F amania Construction, Inc. $410,212.00
Denboer Engineering & Construction $420,000.00
Golden Springs Construction, Inc. $426,045.00
Pullman Engineering, Inc. $443,146.54
E.V.Constructors Inc. $451,905.00
Heffier Company, Inc. $481,500.00
Wier Construction Corporation $483,831.00
Geoscene Construction, Inc. $489,923.00
3-D Enterprises $537,126.00
WHEREAS, the original lowest bid, submitted by Stevens Construction, is below the
landscape architect's estimate of $450,000.00 by $60,000.00 or 13.3%; and
WHEREAS, at the bid opening, it was discovered that the three (3) addenda issued for
the project were not included in the bid proposal submitted by Stevens Construction and the bid
documents clearly stated that all addenda "must be completed and submitted with the bid"; and
WHEREAS, with the exclusion of the addenda required in their bid proposal, the
contractor had an unfair advantage over the other contractors bidding on the project and could
have withdrawn their bid proposal at any time without consequence to the City; and
WHEREAS, discussions with the City Attoruey's office and Engineering staff concluded
with the recommendation that the apparent lowest bid be rejected based on the deficiency of the
contractor's bid proposal; and
WHEREAS, a letter was sent to Stevens Construction explaining the status of their bid
proposal and the recommendation for rejection and provisions were also included within the
letter allowing the contractor the opportunity to contest the recommendation if they desired; the
deadline for contesting was set at November 29, 2000; and
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WHEREAS, based on the disqualification of the original lowest bid for the project, the
second lowest bid for the project, submitted by Famania Construction, Inc., was reviewed by
City staff for potential award of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the second lowest bid is also below the landscape architect's estimate of
$450,000.00 by $39,788.00 or 8.84% and all documents required by the bid proposal were
submitted and it is staffs opinion that the bid submitted by Famania Construction, Inc. is
responsive; and
WHEREAS, in order to expedite the contract schedule for the project, City staff
recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to execute the contract which will allow
project construction to begin almost immediately thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the City's Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the work
involved in this project and has determined that the project is exempt under Section 15301,
Class lc of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (Minor Alterations of Existing Public
Improvements of Public Structures); and
WHEREAS, contractors bidding this project were not required to pay prevailing wages to
persons employed by them as this project is funded through Park Acquisition and Development
(PAD) fees and CIP Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby reject the bid submitted by the apparent lowest bidder for the "Greg Rogers Park
Improvements, in the City of Chula Vista, Ca. (PR-169)" Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council accepts bids and awards the
contract for the "Greg Rogers Park Improvements, in the City of Chula Vista, Ca. (PR-169)"
project to the second lowest bidder, Famania Construction, Inc. of National City, California in
the amount of $410,212.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager of the City of Chula Vista is
hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 5th day of December, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilia, Rindone, Salas, and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City rk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2000-448 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 5th day of December, 2000.
Executed this 5th day of December, 2000.
Susan Bigelow, City Cler~