RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; WAIVING IMMATERIAL
IRREGULARTIES; AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR
THE “ PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENT (CIP # GGV0254)
AND FAIVRE & BROADWAY SIDEWALK IMPROVEM ENT
(CIP# GGV0255) ” PROJECT S TO WESTERN RIM
CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
WHEREAS, section 2.56.160 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code authorizes the City to award contracts for public works; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 20 22, the Department of Engineering and Capita l Projects solicited bids for the “ Public Facility Improvement ( CIP# GGV0254) and Faivre & Br oadway Sidewalk Improvement (CIP# GGV0255) ” projects in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.160.A; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2022, the Director of Engineering and Capital Projects received two (2) sealed bids for the “Public Facility Improvement ( CIP# GGV0254) and Faivre & Broadway Sidewalk Improvement (CIP# GGV0255)” projects; and
WHEREAS, the apparent low bid for the project was submitted by Western Rim Constructors, Inc. (Western Rim ) in the am ount of $ 2,776,065, which is below the Engineer’s estimate of $3,010,267 by $234,202 (approximately 8% below the Engineer’s estimate); and
WHEREAS, s taff discovered a minor computational error that res ulted in a n administrative adjustment in acco rdance with the bid specifications to Western Rim ’s original bid amount. The administrative adjustment to the bid amount did not change the lowest responsive bidder for the project; and
WHEREAS, o n May 31 , 20 22, the Cit y in formed Western Rim one of their subcontractors licenses is suspended and offered them the opportunity to respond. On June 1, 2022, the City received Western Rim’s response. Western Rim agreed to self-perform the work bid by a subcontractor with a suspended license; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends waiving the above immaterial irregularities and proceed with award of contract to Western Rim in the amount of $2,776,014.20.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it accepts bids ; wa ives immater ial irregula rities; and awards th e contract for the “Public Facility Improvement (CIP# GGV0254) and Faivre & Br oadway Sidewalk Improvement (CIP# GGV0255)” projects to Western Rim Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $2,776,014.20.
Presented by Approved as to form by
William S. Valle Glen R. Googins
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects City Attorney