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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-267
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE "TRAFFIC CALMING
IMPROVEMENTS NAPLES STREET BY HARBORS IDE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (TF-347)" PROJECT TO LEKaS
ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,640, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE
FUNDS IN THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2007, the City Engineer received four (4) sealed bids for
the "Traffic Calming Improvements Naples Street by Harborside Elementary School (TF-347)"
project; 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 I Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it involves installation of various traffic
calming devices (crosswalk striping, speed signs, etc.) within an existing street. Thus, no further
environmental review is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City received bids from four (4) contractors as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
1. Lekos Electric, Inc. - EI Caion, CA $80,640.00
2. HMS Construction, Inc. - San Marcos, CA $90,328.00
3. Zondiros Corporation - San Marcos, CA $149,600.00
4. T & M Electric, Inc.- Santee, CA $1,013.745.00
WHEREAS, the low bid submitted by Lekos Electric, Inc. of EI Cajon, CA is below the
Engineer's estimate of $131,600.00 by $50,960.00. Lekos Electric, Incorporated has recently
installed a traffic signal project in the City with satisfactory performance. The bid submitted by
T & M Electric has some discrepancies with their unit prices on some of their bid items resulting
in a total bid amount of approximately $1 million; a bid significantly higher than any other bid
received and strictly due to said discrepancies; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the design and construction of this project is estimated at
$161,768, which includes a $16,128 contingency and approximately $65,000 in staff time; and
WHEREAS, the source of funding for this project is from a State Grant and a required
City match in the amounts of $111,768 (SR2SL 5203 (023)) estimated and up to $50,000
($10,000 Developer's deposit (Account # DE-1952) and $40,000 (Traffic Signal Fees)),
respectively; and
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WHEREAS, the state grant will be provided to the City on a reimbursement basis. Staff
will process the first reimbursement invoice to Caltrans after the award of the project per the
program supplemental agreement special covenants number seven; and
WHEREAS, contractors bidding this project were required to pay the State of California
prevailing wages to persons employed by them for the work under this project; and
WHEREAS, Staff requests that City Council waive the limitations related to change
orders identified in City Council Policy 574-0] to permit the Director of Public Works to
approve change orders as necessary up to the contract contingency amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept bids and award the contract for the "Traffic Calming Improvements
Naples Street by Harborside Elemetary Schoo] (TF-347)" project to Lekos E]ectric, Inc. in the
amount of $80,640, authorize the expenditure from funds SR2SL 5203 (023), Developer's
Deposit Account # DE-]952, and Traffic Signal Fees, in the amounts $]11,768, $]0,000, and
$40,000, respectively.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City Of Chula Vista does
hereby waive the requirements of City Council Policy 574-0] to permit the Director of Public
Works to approve change orders as necessary up to the contract contingency amount.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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General Services Director
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 13th day of November 2007 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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Cheryl Cox, mayor'
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, Citie;;rk
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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. 2007-267 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 13th day of November 2007.
Executed this 13th day of November 2007.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City CI k