HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2001-184 RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 184
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; REJECTING THE
APPARENT LOW BID DUE TO A LISTED
SUBCONTRACTOR NOT HAVING A STATE
CONTRACTORS' LICENSE; AND AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR THE LIPGRADE OF CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
EQUIPMENT (PROJECT GG166) TO LEMON GROVE SHEET
METAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $389,400
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2001, the Public Works Department received sealed bids for
the "Upgrade of Civic Center Library HVAC Equipment" (GG166) project; and
WHEREAS, this project includes: 1) the repair and replacement of portions of the
existing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, which includes the air handling
equipment, ductwork, and piping and controls; 2) cleaning of the existing duct systems; and 3)
all labor, material, equipment, and transportation necessary for the project; and
WHEREAS, this project was approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Capital
Improvement Project Program; and
WHEREAS, Public Works Operations and Engineering staff prepared the specifications
and then advertised the project; and
WHEREAS, Staff received and opened bids on March 21, 2001. Provided below is a
summary of the bids received from six contractors:
HVAC Duct
CONTRACTOR Upgrade Cleaning Total Bid
Amount Amotmt Amount
1. Countywide Mechanical Systems- $351,000 $25,000 $376,000
E1 Cajon, California
2. Lemon Grove Sheet Metal- $379,600 $9,800 $389,400
Lemon Grove, California
3. General Air Conditioning $378,700 $19,500 $398,200
San Diego, Califomia
4. Able Heating & Air Conditioning $405,500 $10,920 $416,420
San Diego, California
5. Los Angeles Air Conditioning- $421,320 $7,680 $429,000
La Veme, California
6. Precise Construction Management- $490,000 $20,000 $510,000
San Diego, California
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WHEREAS, the original apparent low bid, submitted by Countrywide Mechanical
System Inc., was $376,000; and
WHEREAS, one of the subcontractors listed in the bid proposal package submitted by
Countrywide Mechanical System Inc. did not have a Califomia State Contractors' license; and
WHEREAS, based on the subsequent review of the said contractor's bid proposal by City
staff, including the City Attomey's Office, it is recommended that the original apparent low bid,
submitted by Countrywide Mechanical Systems Inc., be rejected by Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby reject the bid submitted by the apparent low bidder, Countywide Mechanical
Systems Corporation, due to a listed subcontractor not having a State Contractors' license.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council accept bids and award the contract
for the "Upgrade of the Civic Center Library HVAC Equipment" in the City of Chula Vista,
California (GG166) project, to the second low bidder, Lemon Grove Sheet Metal, in the amount
of $389,400.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Public Works Director ey
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
Califomia, this 19th day of June, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Cl~r~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2001-184 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 19th day of June, 2001.
Executed this 19th day of June, 2001.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk