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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-011 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF CURB AND GUTTER CITYWIDE, IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CA (STL398)" PROJECT TO CREST EQUIPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $189,733.75
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On December 18, 2013, the Director of Public Works received seven (7) sealed bids for the "Replacement and Repair of Curb and Gutter Citywide (STL398)" Project. The project is included in the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. STL398 and the annual Public Works Street Maintenance budget Fiscal Year 2013-2014 to remove and replace curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways displaced by street trees at various locations within the City as listed in Attachment 1. The proposed resolution, if approved, would accept bids and award the contract for this project to Crest Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $189,733.75.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director 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) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 [Existing Facilities] of the State CEQA Guidelines because the capital improvement project consists of removal and replacement of existing curbs, gutters, sidewalks, asphalt/concrete pavement and driveways displaced due to the overgrowth of tree roots. All proposed repair work to be done within existing street right-of-way. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The budget for the annual sidewalk repair and replacement program Citywide is included in CIP STL398 and the annual Public Works Street Maintenance Operating Budget. STL 398 is funded by Gas Tax Funds. Public Works Project Design staff prepared specifications and location plats and advertised the project on December 6, 2013.
On December 18, 2013, the Director of Public Works received seven (7) bids as follows:
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Contractor |
BID |
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Crest Equipment, Inc. - El Cajon, CA |
$189,733.75 |
2 |
Portillo Concrete, Inc. - Lemon Grove, CA |
$213,275.00 |
3 |
Just Construction, Inc. - San Diego, CA |
$216,337.20 |
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Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. - San Diego, CA |
$243,771.80 |
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El Camino Construction and Engineering Corporation - Long Beach, CA |
$245,390.00 |
6 |
HTA Engineering & Construction, Inc. - San Diego, CA |
$261,121.00 |
7 |
Mora's Equipment & Construction, Inc. - Pico Rivera, CA |
$323,147.00 |
The low bid submitted by Crest Equipment, Inc. is below the Engineer's estimate of $198,180 by $8,446.25 (approximately 4%). Staff checked their references and received favorable comments; of the five references provided, three had responded with excellent comments. Crest Equipment, Inc. is a licensed General Engineering Contractor Class A with a current and active License No. 680144.
Staff then reviewed the lowest bid submitted by Crest Equipment, Inc. and determined that the bid package is complete, with no errors or omissions. Therefore, staff recommends awarding a construction contract to Crest Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $189,733.75.
The specific work to be done at each location and the approximate quantities of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway to be repaired are shown on Attachment 1. Supplemental locations are shown on Attachment 2. Should funds remain in the project, locations on this list may be added based on the contract unit prices.
Wage Statement
The contractors who bid on this project are not required to pay prevailing wages to persons employed by them for the work performed under this project. However, a "Notice to Contractors" was sent to various trade publications in order to encourage disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) to bid on the project.
Disclosure Statement
Attachment 3 is a copy of the Contractor's Disclosure Statement.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it solely concerns the replacement and repair of existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway and, as such, the financial effect of the decision on real property is presumed to be not material, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 2, sections 18704.2(b)(2). Consequently, this item does not present a conflict under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code ยง 87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City's Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The Replacement and Repair of Curb and Gutter Citywide STL398 project supports the Strong & Secure Neighborhoods goal as it provides and maintains the curbs, gutters, and sidewalks to its excellent condition, vital to the quality of life for the residents. A well maintained curb, gutter, and sidewalk improves safety to pedestrians as well as it creates an appealing communities to live, work, and play.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this project were included in the Fiscal Year 2014 budget; no additional appropriations are necessary. The table below summarizes the project costs and the funding sources:
FUNDS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION |
A. Contract Amount |
$ 189,733.75 |
B. Construction Inspection Staff |
$ 20,000.00 |
TOTAL FUNDS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION |
$ 209,733.75 |
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Funding Source |
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STL398 - Gax Tax Funds |
$109,733.75 |
Street Maintenance Operating Budget - General Fund |
$100,000.00 |
TOTAL FUNDING |
$209,733.75 |
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ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Upon completion of the project and one-year contractor maintenance period, the improvements will require only routine maintenance of the street facilities.