HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1996-18490 RESOLUTION NO. 18490
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
"MEMORIAL PARK STAGE IMPROVEMENTS (PR-168) AND
EUCALYPTUS PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS (PR-146) IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CA" AND REAPPROPRIATING $8,030
IN PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
FROM PR-183 (PLAYGROUND RENOVATION - PHASE II) TO
MEMORIAL PARK STAGE IMPROVEMENTS (PR-168)
WHEREAS, at 2:00 I~.m. on October 9, 1996 in Conference Rooms 2 & 3, the Director
of Public Works received the following four eligible sealed bids for "Memorial Park Stage
Improvements (PR-168) and Eucalyptus Park Site Improvements (PR-146) in the City of Chula
Vista, CA.:
Contractor Bid Amount
Fox Construction - San Diego ~ 114,715.00
Builders Staff Corp. - Cardiff by the Sea 9121,375.00
Valley Crest Landscape Inc.- San Diego $141,576.00
Single Eagle Inc. -San Diego ~153,429.23
WHEREAS, the low bid by Fox Construction is above the Engineer's estimate of
$73,787.50 by S40,927.50, or 55% and although the low bid is above the Engineer's
estimate, four legitimate bids were received for construction of this project and it is believed
that the bid amount does reflect the actual cost to perform the work; and
WHEREAS, the difference between the Engineer's estimate and the low bid is due to
(3) factors. They are:
1. Bid item No, 4, Concrete Masonry Unit Wall with Rock Veneer. This item was
under estimated based on preliminary information received from material
supplies.
2. Bid item No. 10, Concrete Surface Finishing. This is a sole source product and
provider and only one contractor in the country does this process. The amount
used in the engineer's estimate was based on information provided by this
provider. However, based on the actual plans, the bid came in considerably
higher.
3. Bid item No. 28, 5- '~" Thick P.C.C. Paving. This item was an item added to
the proposal after the engineer's estimate was prepared.
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the bids and all four bidders were consistent in their pricing
of these items and based on that review staff believes the bids are appropriate and
recommends award of the contract to the low bidder who has performed previous work for
the City and their work has been satisfactory; and
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WHEREAS, the source of funding for this project includes State grant funds in PR-168
(Memorial Park) and PR-146 (Playground Renovation - Phase I) and it was determined that the
project would require the paying of prevailing wage rates; and
WHEREAS, no special minority or women-owned business requirements were
necessary as part of the bid document, however, disadvantaged businesses were encouraged
to bid through the send of Notice to Contractor through various trade publications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby accept bids and award the contract to Fox Construction - San Diego in the amount of
~ 114,715.00. Said contract to be placed on file in the City Clerk's Office as Document No.
CO96-207.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized and directed to execute said contract for and on behalf of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby re-appropriate ~8,030
in Parkland Acquisition and Development (PAD) funds from PR-183 (Playground Renovation -
Phase II) to PR-168 (Memorial Park).
Presented by Approved as to form by
Jo P. Lipp Ann Y. Moore
P s Director Acting City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 12th day of November, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Rindone
NAYES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Horton
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
. Moot, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
Beverly/A. 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. 18490 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 12th day of
November, 1996.
Executed this 12th day of November, 1996.
Beverly A./~uthelet, City Clerk