Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-048 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM MAIN STREET TO ANITA STREET IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (CIP# SW263)" TO GRFCO INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $674,500 WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 574-01, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $101,175.
Body
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
Body
SUMMARY
On February 19, 2014, the Director of Public Works received five (5) sealed bids for the "Industrial Boulevard Sewer Improvement Project, between Main Street and Anita Street (SW263)". The project scope consists of the removal and replacement of existing sewer pipe and sewer manholes, and other miscellaneous work to complete the improvements. The proposed resolution, if approved, would accept the bids, award the contract to GRFO Inc. in the amount of $674,500, waive City Council Policy 574-01, and authorize the expenditure of all available contingency funds in an amount not to exceed $101,175.
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(b) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because the project, which consists of replacing an existing undersized 12-inch sewer line with an 18-inch sewer line, is being constructed solely to rectify certain operational and functional issues associated with existing flows, rather than to accommodate new or increased flows. As there will be no expansion of use, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Industrial Boulevard Sewer Improvement project involves the removal and replacement of approx...
Click here for full text