HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1996-18404 RESOLUTION NO. 18404
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE BIDDING IS IMPRACTICAL,
PER SECTION 2.56,070 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY
WAIVING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SIM J.
HARRIS COMPANY TO FURNISH ASPHALTIC CONCRETE FOR
THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 13, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997
WHEREAS, on June 20, 1995, the City Council accepted the bid and awarded a one-
year contract for asphaltic concrete to Sire J. Harris Company; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has received a statement from the Company agreeing
to an extension of the contract for one additional year, for the same contract terms and
prices; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 2.56.070, the City may waive
bids if competitive bidding is impractical; and
WHEREAS, staff has recommended that Council waive the competitive bidding process
for the following reasons:
1. The prices are favorable given market conditions for petroleum-based products,
such as asphaltic concrete. The City may not get a better price, based on the recent
increases in petroleum prices.
2. Sim J. Harris has provided a consistent product and has performed satisfactorily
over the past year.
3. The original contract was bid as a one-year requirement last year. Sim J. Harris
submitted the lowest bid among five bidders contacted. The bid of the next lowest
bidder was six and one-half percent (6-1/2%) higher.
4. The City is required to pick up the asphaltic concrete at the vendor's plant. Sim
J. Harris is located as close to Chula Vista as any of the other suppliers.
WHEREAS, the purpose of bidding for supplies, services and equipment is to get the
most advantageous price and the best quality for the lowest cost; and
WHEREAS, in this case, based on current market prices for petroleum-based products,
such as asphaltic concrete, the Purchasing Agent believes that it would not be advantageous
for the City to re-bid this contract at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby find that competitive bidding is impractical, per Section 2.56.070 of the Municipal
Code, for the reasons set forth in this resolution, thereby waiving bids and awarding a
contract to Sire J. Harris Company to furnish asphaltic concrete for the period of August 13,
1996 through June 30, 1997. Said contract to be placed on file in the City Clerk's Office to
be known as Document CO96-134.
Resolution 18404
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Jo n P. Lippitt Ann Y. Moore
P lic Works D ect Acting City Attorney
Resolution 18404
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 13th day of August, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Rindone, Horton
NAYES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilia
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Shirle,(Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
~Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 18404 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a reguJar meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 13th day of August,
1996.
Executed this 13th day of August, 1996.
~uthelet, City Clerk