HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-122 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-122
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH LAW
CRANDALL, A DIVISION OF LAW ENGINEERING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., AND TESTING
ENGINEERS-SAN DIEGO, INC., FOR MATERIALS TESTING,
GEOTECHNICAL, AND STORM WATER CONSULTING
SERVICES, REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECTS DURING
THEIR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the construction of public works infrastructure improvements and buildings
requires the use of quality materials and construction methods to assure longevity and
usefulness; and
WHEREAS, to assure that the City continues to obtain quality improvements, materials
testing, and geotechnical engineering, specialty inspection services are needed for projects built
with both public and private funds; and
WHEREAS, the procedures, as outlined in the City's Municipal Code for the selection of
consultants, were utilized by staff in the selection of Law Crandall and Testing Engineers; and
WHEREAS, the Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to a City Bidder's List, and
advertised in the Star News and San Diego Union-Tribune newspapers and eleven responses to
the RFP were received; and
WHEREAS, a Selection Committee was formed and evaluated and rated the proposals,
and narrowed them to the most qualified proponents who best responded to, and met the criteria
outlined in, the RFP; and
WHEREAS, four of the firms were "short-listed" for oral interviews and were thereafter
placed in final rank order; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the process, Testing Engineers and Law Crandall
ranked the highest because of ability to provide all of the services requested in a timely manner
and because of the quality and depth of their professional and technical staffs; and
WHEREAS, the City has used both consultants for similar services in the past and has
been satisfied with their work; and
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated proposed contracts with Law Crandall and Testing
Engineers-San Diego, Inc. to provide material testing (including specialty inspection),
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geotechnical, and storm water consulting services from April 1, 2002 to December 31, 2003,
with options to extend the agreements for two additional years; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not
subject to CEQA, thus, no environmental review is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby approve agreements with Law Crandall, a Division of Law Engineering and
Environmental Services, Inc. and Testing Engineers-San Diego, Inc. for materials testing,
geotechnical services and storm water consulting services required for various Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) projects during their design and construction phases, copies of
which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized to execute said agreements on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by Approved as to form by ~
Jo~aq'9l. Kaheny
Public Works Director City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23ra day of April, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Davis
Shirley Horton, ~ayor
ATTEST:
Susa~Bigelo~,,C]tY Clerk ff
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. 2002-122 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by th.e City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 23~d day of April, 2002.
Executed this 23~ day of April, 2002.
Susan Bigelo~, City Clerk fi- '