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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-133
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING IRREGULARITIES, ACCEPTING
BIDS, AND A WARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE
EASTLAKE P ARKW A Y SEWER CONNECTION PROJECT
(KY-709) TO TC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $569,977 AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE
OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, approximately 350 lineal feet of I2-inch sewer pipe needs to be installed by
means of tunneling under several large diameter water aqueducts and other utilities. The section
of pipe will connect the existing sewer pipelines within Eastlake Parkway, under the San Diego
County Water Authority's (SDCWA) aqueducts.
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2008, Engineering and General Services staff received and
opened bids from four contractors as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
I. TC Construction Company - Santee, CA $569,977.00
2. CASS Construction, Inc.- EI Cajon, CA $630,275.00
3. Garcia Juarez Construction, Inc. - Brea, CA $870,350.00
4. Zondiros Corporation - San Marcos, CA $909,775.00
; and
WHEREAS, the low bid by TC Construction Company of $569,977 is $330,023 (36%)
below the Engineer's estimate of $ 900,000; and
WHEREAS, staff discovered a discrepancy with TC Construction's grand total bid
amount. The corrected grand total was $569,977, a reduction of $800 from the amount
submitted in the bid package; and
WHEREAS, staff determined that the irregularity was minor and that the City Council
could waive said bid irregularity and proceed with the award process to TC Construction based
on the City Charter Section 1009; and
WHEREAS, based on average prices for similar types of work completed during the last
three years, and upon review, staff recommends awarding the contract in the amount of $569,977
to TC Construction Company; and
WHEREAS, references provided by the contractor have been reviewed and their work
record found to be satisfactory and the Contractor's license is current; 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 1 (c) (Existing Facilities) categorical exemption pursuant to
Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is
necessary, and
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WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds to fully offset all costs associated with the
construction of this project, with no impact to the General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby waive irregularities, accept bids, and award the contract for the "Eastlake
Parkway Sewer Connection Project" to TC Construction Company in the amount of $569,977
and authorize expenditure of all available funds in the project.
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 27th day of May 2008 by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, C C, Interim City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna R. Norris, Interim City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2008-133 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 27th day of May 2008.
Executed this 27th day of May 2008.
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Donna R. Norri1, CMe, n erim City Clerk
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