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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-189
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF THE LOMA VERDE
POOL SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM TO AQUATIC RESOURCES
INe. IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,500 AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO PURCHASE SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT FROM AQUATIC RESOURCES INe. FOR
$34,049
WHEREAS, the Lorna Verde Pool solar panel array went into service on October 20,
1980; and
WHEREAS, the first panels were replaced in March 1995, and since then staff has been
replacing from two to three panels every couple of years as they have become inoperative; and
WHEREAS, a solar panel array assessment was completed in 2007 and the results were
that four panels were worn beyond use and/or repair and were completely removed, eleven
panels are at the end of their useful life, and 50% of the panels are showing signs of deterioration
and corrosion, with their flow-balancing valves frozen and inoperable; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the replacement of the pool solar arrays at Lorna
Verde; and
WHEREAS, staff obtained four quotes for the purchase of the replacement panels and
related equipment, utilizing the City's informal bid process; and
WHEREAS, the lowest quote was provided by Aquatic Resources Inc. for $34,049; and
WHEREAS, bid documents soliciting bids for the installation of the Lorna Verde Pool
solar panel system were prepared and advertised by staff; and
WHEREAS, on May 15,2008, the Director of Engineering received one formal bid from
Aquatic Resources Inc. in the amount of $79,500; and
WHEREAS, all stipulations within the bid package submitted by Aquatic Resources Inc.
conform to the City's requirements; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends accepting bids and awarding the contract for installation of
the Lorna Verde Pool solar panel system to Aquatics Resources, Inc. in the amount of $79,500 and
authorizing staff to purchase solar panels and related equipment from Aquatic Resources, Inc. for
$34,049.
Resolution No. 2008-189
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it accepts bids and awards the contract for the installation of the Lorna Verde Pool solar
panel system to Aquatic Resources Inc. in the amount of $79,500 and authorizes staff to
purchase solar panels and related equipment from Aquatic Resources Inc. for $34,049.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Bart C. Miesfeld '
Interim City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of July 2008 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
Rindone
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ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, <iMC:-futerim 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. 2008-189 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 22nd day of July 2008.
Executed this 22nd day of July 2008.
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Donna R. NorriS: CMC," Interim City Clerk