HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2019-195RESOLUTION NO. 2019-195
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING THE
CONTRACT FOR THE “PARKSIDE SEWAGE PUMP
STATION UPGRADE (SWR0293)” PROJECT TO BLUE
PACIFIC ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,350,270; AND APPROPRIATING $170,000
FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE SEWER
FACILITY REPLACEMENT FUND TO CIP SWR0293
WHEREAS, Section 2.56.160 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code authorizes the City to
contract for public works; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2019, the Department of Engineering and Capital Projects
solicited bids for the “Parkside Sewage Pump Station Upgrade (SWR0293)” project in
accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.160.A; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2019, the Director of Engineering and Capital Projects
received five (5) sealed bids for the “Parkside Sewage Pump Station Upgrade (SWR0293)”
project; and
WHEREAS, the apparent low bid for the project was submitted by Blue Pacific
Engineering & Construction (Blue Pacific) in the amount of $1,350,270, which is above the
Engineer’s estimate of $1,233,676 by $116,594 (approximately 9% above the Engineer’s
estimate); and
WHEREAS, staff discovered a minor computational error that resulted in an
administrative adjustment in accordance with the bid specifications to Blue Pacific’s original bid
amount. The administrative adjustment to the bid amount did not change the lowest responsive
bidder for the project; and
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2019, the City received a formal bid protest from the second
apparent low bidder, TC Construction Co. Inc on the contention that there were irregularities in
Blue Pacific’s bid relating to the completion of the List of Contractors form; and
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2019, the City informed Blue Pacific of the protest and
offered them the opportunity to respond. On September 3, 2019, the City received Blue
Pacific’s response. Blue Pacific’s response confirmed both Blue Pacific and subcontractors
have proper licenses and adequate personnel to fully complete the work; and
WHEREAS, in response to TC Construction Co. Inc.’s protest and Blue Pacific’s
response, the City Attorney’s Office conducted a review of Blue Pacific’s bid proposal and
concluded Blue Pacific’s bid was non-responsive in part due to deviations from the bid
specifications and requirements. However, the City Attorney’s Office also concluded that these
deviations are immaterial and subject to waiver by the City; and
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WHEREAS, staff recommends waiving those irregularities and awarding the project
contract to Blue Pacific in the amount of $1,350,270; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending appropriating Sewer Facility Replacement funds in
the amount of $170,000 for purposes of completing the project; and
WHEREAS, the Sewer Facility Replacement Fund has a sufficient balance available to
fund CIP SWR0293.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it accepts bids, waives irregularities, and awards the contract for the “Parkside Sewage Pump
Station Upgrade (SWR0293)” project to Blue Pacific Engineering & Construction in the amount
of $1,350,270.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it
authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute the project contract on behalf of the City and directs
a copy of the project contract to be kept on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
authorizes appropriating $170,000 from the available balance of the Sewer Facility Replacement
Fund to CIP SWR0293.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
William S. Valle Glen R. Googins
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 15th day of October 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, and Padilla
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Casillas Salas
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2019-195 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 15th day of October 2019.
Executed this 15th day of October 2019.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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