HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 99-2015 RESOLUTION NO. 99-2015
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO COLUMBIA ELECTRIC, INC. OF SAN
LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA FOR THE EVERGREEN AVENUE
AND MISSION ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $373,125.
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2015, and on July 2, 2015, staff advertised a Notice Inviting
Bids for the Evergreen Avenue and Mission Road Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvement
Project, Project No. #tr1203, Bid No. 2554 ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the construction of the Evergreen Avenue and Mission Road Traffic Signal
and Intersection Improvement Project will make it a safer crossing environment for students,
BART commuters, and the surrounding community.
WHEREAS, California Business and Professions Code section 7508 defines a specialty
contractor to include a contractor whose operations are concerned with preparing or removing
roadway construction zones, lane closures, flagging, or traffic diversions on roadways, including,
but not limited to,public streets,highways, or any public conveyance; and
WHEREAS, California Business and Professions Code section 7509 authorizes the
awarding authority to determine the license classification necessary to bid and perform the
project; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2015, five (5) bids were received and opened in accordance with
the bid instructions; and
WHEREAS, the lowest bid for the Project was from Columbia Electric, Inc. in the
amount of$373,125; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that Columbia Electric, Inc. does have the appropriate
certifications to perform the Project, possesses the required licenses and certifications, and is
otherwise qualified to perform the Project; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the construction contract for the Project to
Columbia Electric, Inc., of San Leandro, California, on the basis of the their base bid in the
amount of$373,125.00; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding for the Project is included in the City of South San
Francisco's 2015-2016 Capital Improvement Program ("CIP") and sufficient funds have been
allocated to cover the Project cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco finds that the bid in the amount of $373,125 by Columbia Electric, Inc., of San
Leandro, California, to be the lowest responsive bid, and further finds that Columbia Electric,
Inc., of San Leandro, California, is a responsible bidder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
awards the construction contract for the Evergreen Avenue and Mission Road Traffic Signal and
Intersection Improvement Project (Project No. #tr1203, Bid No. 2554) to Columbia Electric,
Inc., of San Leandro, California, in an amount not to exceed $373,125.00 conditioned on
Columbia Electric's timely execution of the Project contract and submission of all required
documents, including but not limited to, executed bonds, certificates of insurance, and
endorsements, in accordance with the Project documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
authorizes the Finance Department to establish the Project Budget consistent with the
information contained in the staff report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the
documents on behalf of the City Council upon timely submission by Columbia Electric's signed
contract and all other documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of
August, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Karyl Matsumoto, Pradeep Gupta, and Liza Normandy
Vice Mayor Mark N. Addiego and Mayor Richard A. Garbarino
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
TTEST: ■J /
Kris(City Clerk