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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2010-237RESOLUTION NO. 2010-237 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT "E" STREET AND FIRST AVENUE (TF349)" PROJECT TO HMS CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $319,362, APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND BALANCE, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT WHEREAS, this project is included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget to provide protected left-tum phasing and to improve the drivability of "E" Street at the intersection; and WHEREAS, on September 8, 2010, after a public biding process, the Director of Public Works received two (2) sealed bids for the "Traffic Signal ModiScation at "E" Street and First Avenue in the City of Chula Vista, California (TF349)" Project; and WHF,RF.AS_ the Director of Public Works received two (21 bids as follows: TOTAL SUBMITTED CONTRACTOR BID 1 HMS Construction, Inc. -Ramona, CA $319,362 2 Lekos Electric, Inc. - El Cajon, CA $332,710 3 PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. - Non-responsive Riverside, CA WHEREAS, the low bid submitted by HMS Construction, Inc. is below the Engineer's estimate of $345,000 by $25,638.00, or approximately 7.4%; and WHEREAS, the Contractor has satisfactorily performed construction projects of similar scope for the City in the past; and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the low bid and recommends awarding a contract to HMS Construction, Inc. of Ramona, California; and WHEREAS, due to the increased scope and complexity of this project, it is necessazy to appropriate additional funds in the amount of $190,000 to complete the construction of this project; and Resolution No. 2010-237 Page 2 WHEREAS, in order to approve change orders as necessary, staff is requesting City Council waive Council Policy No. 574-01. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby accept bids and awards a contract for the "Traffic Signal Modification at "E" Street and First Avenue (TF349)" to HMS Construction, Inc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does, authorize an appropriation in the amount of $190,000 from the Traffic Signal Fund into the Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby waive Council Policy 574-01 and authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders, as necessary, and expend all available contingency funds in the project. Presented by Richazd . Hopk' Director of Public Works Approved as to form by Resolution No. 2010-237 Page 3 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 28th day of September 2010 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez and Cox NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ~~ Cheryl Cox, ay r ATTEST: ~~1~ ~~~ Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CITY OF CHULA VISTA I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 20]0-237 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 28th day of September 2010. Executed this 28th day of September 2010. `L~ ~~h1'~04 Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk