HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-138RESOLUTION NO. 2003-138
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,950 WITH CHULA VISTA
ELECTRIC COMPANY TO INSTALL A 600-AMP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE AT JOHN LIPPITI'
PUBLIC WORKS CENTER FOR THE CITY'S
ELECTROLYZER, A FAST-FILL, PORTABLE HYDROGEN
GENERATING FUEL STATION, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2002, the City Council accepted grant funds and approved
implementing agreements with the California Energy Commission (Commission), Department of
Energy (DOE) and SunLine Transit Agency to purchase and install a fast-fill, portable hydrogen
generating fuel station (Electrolyzer) for the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the Stuart Energy CFP-1350 Electrolyzer has been delivered and is ready
for installation at the John Lippitt Public Works Center; and
WHEREAS, installation of the Electrolyzer will reqnim an upgrade of the electrical
system at the Public Works Center part of which involves the addition of a 600-amp electrical
Panel; and
WHEREAS, staff realized, based upon an initial analysis, that it was possible to solicit
bids under $50,000 for the electrical work; and
WHEREAS, staff elected to pursue informal bids in accordance with Section 1009 of the
City Charter for the purpose of expediting the administrative process; and
WHEREAS, based on specifications developed by Michael Wall Engineering, Inc., the
City received the following three informal bids for the project:
Company
Chnia Vista Electric
Dyna Electric
Fleetwood Electric
BidAmt
$30,950
$35,726
$53,433
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the low bid of $30,950 and is recommending approving
the purchasing agreement to Chula Vista Electric, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby waive the competitive bidding process and accept informal bids and approve the
purchasing agreement with Chula Vista Electric, Inc. in the amount of $30,950 to perform a
600-amp electrical system upgrade at the City's Public Works Center.
Resolution 2003-138
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Presented by
Approved astoformby
Ann Moore
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 8th day of April, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Davis, Rindone, Salas, McCann and Padilla
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
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. 2003-138 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 8th day of April, 2003.
Executed this 8th day of April, 2003.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk