HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2011-075RESOLUTION NO. 2011-075
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; FINDING THAT IT IS
NECESSARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO
WAIVE IRREGULARITIES IN THE BID SUBMITTED BY PAL
GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC; WAIVING SUCH
IRREGULARITIES; AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE
"SAFE ROUTES 2 SCHOOL - LAUDERBACH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT CIP NO. STM368"
PROJECT TO PAL GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $99,240; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE
PROJECT
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2011, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for
the "Safe Route 2 School- Lauderbach Elementary School Pedestrian Improvement CIP No.
STM368", State Project Number SR2SL-5203(030); and
WHEREAS, the work to be done consists of installation of enhanced crosswalk
improvements (including curb extensions directly in front of each school), pedestrian ramps,
advanced warning traffic signals and signage, and other miscellaneous work to complete the
project at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Orsett Street; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works received ten (10) bids as follow:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
1. PAL General En ineerin Inc. -San Die o CA
g g' g ' $97,990.00
$99,240.00
2. HTA Engineering & Construction, Inc. -Poway, CA $108,870.00
3. DBX, Inc. -Temecula, CA $110,200.00
4. Ramona Paving & Construction Corp. -Ramona, CA $112,897.00
5. Palm Engineering -San Diego, CA $116,780.00
6. CCC - La Mesa, CA $118,300.00
7. 3-D Enterprises, Inc. -San Diego, CA $118,460.00
8. New Century Construction, Ina -Lakeside, CA $121,979.00
9. PTM General Engineering Services, Ina -Riverside, CA $124,421.00
10. TED Enterprises, Inc. -San Clemente, CA $128,178.00
" *'is the correct total bid amount
WHEREAS, during review of PAL General Engineering Construction's bid proposal,
staff found that the Contractor had introduced a clerical error in the total bid amount. Therefore,
the corrected total bid amount is $99,240.00, an increased of merely $1,250. Staff feels that this
irregularity is of little consequence and the revised amount will be well below the second lowest
bidder amount of $108,870.00; and
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WHEREAS, the low bid submitted by PAL General Engineering, Inc. is below the
Engineer's estimate of $126,000 by $27,010 or approximately 21 %; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has satisfactorily performed construction projects of similaz
scope for the City in the past; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the low bid and recommends awarding the contract to
PAL General Engineering, Inc. of San Diego, California; and
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 for the "Safe Route 2 School- Lauderbach Elementary School
Pedestrian Improvement CIP No. STM368, State Project Number SR2SL-5203(030)."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby find that it is necessary to waive irregulazities in the bid from PAL General Engineering,
Inc. for the benefit of the public.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby waive such irregulazities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby awazd the contract for the "Safe Route 2 School -Lauderbach Elementary School
Pedestrian Improvement CIP No. STM368, State Project Number SR2SL-5203(030)" project to
PAL General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $99,240.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby waive Council Policy No. 574-01 and authorize the director of Public Works to approve
change orders, as necessary, up to the contingency amount of $15,000 and expend all available
funds in the project.
Presented by
Richard . Hoplyyt~~ s
Director of Pulrtic Works
Approved as to form by
Glen R. Googins
i ttorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 3rd day of May 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Cheryl Cox, Ma r
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, MC, 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. 2011-075 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 3rd day of May 2011.
Executed this 3rd day of May 2011.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk