HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2001-172 RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 172
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, REJECTING THE
LOWEST BID DUE TO INCOMPLETE BID PROPOSAL, AND
AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CORRUGATED
METAL PIPE REHABILITATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
IN THE CITY (PROJECT DR-152A) TO BERT SALAS, INC., IN
THE AMOUNT OF $78,735.
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2001, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the
"Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Rehabilitation, Various Locations, in the City of Chula Vista,
CA (DR-152A)" project; and
WHEREAS, the Staff received bids from ten (10) contractors to perform the work as
follows (listed in order of "Bid Amotmt"):
No. Contractor Bid Amount
1 Rutledge Joint Venture $75,640.00
2 Bert W. Salas, Inc. $78,735.00
3 Roberts Engineering Contractors $86,953.40
4 Pullman Engineering Inc. $91,127.00
5 New Century Construction $96,760.00
6 Underground Utilities Inc. $107,420.00
7 DenBoer Engineering & Const. $115,990.00
8 RKC Constructor's Inc. $132,873.00
90ropeza Construction, Inc. $137,739.46
10 MJC Construction Inc. $141,120.00
WHEREAS, the original apparent low bid, submitted by Rutledge Joint Venture, is below
the engineer's estimate of $122,710.00 by $47,070.00 or 38.4%; however, the bid proposal
package was incomplete, failed to include the required Affidavit and appropriately notarized
documents; and
WHEREAS, based on the subsequent review of said contractor's incomplete bid proposal
by City staff, including City Attomey's Office, City staff recommends that the original low bid,
submitted by Rutledge Joint Venture, be rejected by Council; and
WHEREAS, based on the disqualification of the original lowest bid for the project, the
second lowest bid for the project, submitted by Bert W. Salas, Inco, was reviewed by City staff
for potential award of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the second lowest bid is also below the engineer's estimate of $122,710.00
by $43,975.00 or 35.8%; and
WHEREAS, Staffs bid estimate was based on average unit prices received recently for
similar type of work completed during the last three (3) years; and
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WHEREAS, it is staff's opinion that the bid submitted by Bert W. Salas, Inc. is
responsive; and
WHEREAS, Engineering staff checked three references provided by Bert W. Salas, Inc.
and found their work to be satisfactory and Contractor's License No. 275199 is clear and current;
and
WHEREAS, Staff, therefore, recommends awarding the contract to Bert W. Salas, Inc. of
Santee, California, in the amount of $78,735.00; and
WHEREAS, this project provides for the replacement of two (2) parallel existing 42-inch
x 27-inch corrugated metal pipe arches (CMPA) and a 22-inch x 13-inch CMPA as shown on the
attached plats; and
WHEREAS, the double 42" x 27" CMPA segment is located within a parking lot at 1251
Third Avenue and the smaller pipe crosses Moss Street, just east of Third Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the work includes all labor, material, equipment, transportation, protection
and restoration, and traffic control necessary for completion of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City's Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the work
involved in this project and has determined that the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15302, _
Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (Replacement of Reconstruction); and
WHEREAS, the source of funding for this project is Community Development Block
Grant Funds; and
WHEREAS, this project is covered by the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts requiring the
payment of prevailing wage rates to all laborers and mechanics employed for the work under this
project; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing wage rates are those determined by the U.S. Department of
Labor or the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby accepts bids for
the "Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Rehabilitation, Various Locations, in the City of Chula Vista,
CA (DR-152A)" project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council rejects the lowest bid due to
incomplete bid proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council awards the contract to Bert Salas,
Inc., in the amount of $78,735.00 for the "Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Rehabilitation at
Various Locations in the City of Chula Vista, CA (DR-152A)."
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Presented by Approved as to form by
I hn P. Lil; John M. Kaheny
rks Director City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 5th day of June, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Davis
Shirley Ho~,,Mayor
ATTEST:
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. 2001-172 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 June, 2001.
Executed this 5th day of June, 2001.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk