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
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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
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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
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Cheryl Cox, ay r
ATTEST:
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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.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk