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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2007-203 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 Page 2 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 ~~\i\~\J... 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 Cheryl c~ ATTEST: L JYf~ 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