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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-203
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE
CONTRACT FOR THE "FIFTH A VENUE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA (CIP NO. DR-173)" PROJECT TO MJC
CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $212,685 AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY IN AN
AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,171
WHEREAS, City staff and the consultant firm of Cvaldo Corporation prepared the plans,
contract documents and technical specification for the "Fifth A venue Drainage Improvements, in
the City of Chula Vista, California (CIP No. DR-173)" project and advertised the project; and
WHEREAS, On July 11, 2007, the Director of General Services received six (6) sealed
bids for the "Fifth Avenue Drainage Improvements, in the City of Chula Vista, California (CIP
No. DR-173)" project; and
WHEREAS, MJC Construction of Bonita California submitted a bid of$212,685which is
$27,315 or approximately 11.4% below the Engineer's estimate of $240,000; and
WHEREAS, staff has verified the references provided by the contractor and the
contractor has previous done satisfactory work for the City; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the project qualifies for a Class 2( c) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15302, entitled
Replacement or Reconstruction of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental
review is necessary; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding MJC Construction for the "Fifth Avenue
Drainage Improvements, in the City ofChula Vista, California (CIP No. DR-173)" project in the
amount of$212,685; and
WHEREAS, though the contract bid was based on conditions believed to be existing, all
underground projects have a level of risk due to the unknown challenges that could be
encountered under the surface in tl1l\ course of construction. When such unforeseen
circumstances arise, they may cause an increase in quantities beyond what was anticipated
during preparation of the project specification; and
WHEREAS, in light of such unforeseen circumstances, staff recommends a waiver of
Council Policy 574-01, to permit the Director of Public Works Operations' to authorize change
orders as necessary in an aggregate amount not to exceed $53,171.
Resolution No. 2007-203
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does accept bids and award contract for the "Fifth Avenue Drainage Improvements, in the
City of Chula Vista, California (CIP No. DR-I 73)" Project to MJC Construction in the amount
of$212,685.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby
waives the change order limitations in Council Policy 574-01 to permit the Director of Public
Works to authorize change orders as necessary in an aggregate amount not to exceed $53,171.
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 ofChula Vista,
California, this 7th day of August 2007 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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ATTEST:
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f Susan Bigelow, MMC, 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. 2007-203 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting ofthe Chula Vista City Council held on the 7th day of August 2007.
Executed this 7th day of August 2007. . AfJ~ j(~
f Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk