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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-351
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MERZ
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF
THE "MARKETPLACE", A COMPONENT OF THE CIVIC
CENTER LIBRARY BRANCH RENOVATION PROJECT (CIP
LB 136), AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS 1 THRU 4 AS
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES TO EXECUTE
SAID CHANGE ORDERS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, per the informal bidding process, staff invited three companies to submit
competitive price proposals to provide construction services of the "Marketplace" located within
the Civic Center Library Branch; and
WHEREAS, the scope of work included the renovation of the self-checkout, library card
registration areas and welcome area, improved lighting in the adult and children's merchandising
areas, installation of grounded outlets for the café and installation of new shelving at the
magazine area; and
WHEREAS, of the two companies that submitted bids, Merz Construction, Inc. was the
lowest responsive bidder in the amount of$30,518; and
WHEREAS, the original contract scope of work is now complete; and
WHEREAS, during the course of construction, staff deemed it appropriate that additional
work was necessary to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the additional work, as described in Change Orders 1 thru 4, includes
painting of existing doors and bookcase in three areas, additional electrical work at the
circulation desk to accommodate current and future needs, additional carpet at the circulation
desk, upgraded plates and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signage in the men's and
women's restroom within the "Marketplace" area; and
WHEREAS, due to the extensive public activity within the library during normal
business hours, the work was to be completed after hours as recommended by library staff; and
WHEREAS, total cost of the additional work amounted to $14,173.50; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution 2000-451, Change Orders 1 thru 4 exceed the amount
allowable to be approved by the Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chu1a
Vista does hereby approve the contract with Merz Construction, Inc. for construction services of
the "Marketplace," a component of the Civic Center Library Branch Renovation project (CIP
LB136).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby approve Change Orders 1 thru 4 as necessary to complete the project, and authorize the
Director of General Services to execute said change orders on behalf of the City.
Resolution 2004-351
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Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 2nd day of November, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, Ci 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. 2004-351 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 2nd day of November, 2004.
Executed this 2nd day of November, 2004.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City lerk
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