RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE “INSTALLATION OF LEAD
PEDESTRIAN INTERVAL SIGNAL OPERATIONS (TRF0418)”
PROJECT TO BAKER ELECTRIC & RENEWABLES; AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, section 2.56.160 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code authorizes the City to contract for public works; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2022, the Department of Engineering and Capital Projects solicited bids for the “Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Signal Operation s (TRF0418)” project in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.160.A; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2022, the Director of Engineering and Capital Projects received four (4) sealed bids for the “ Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Traffic Signal Operations (TRF0418)” project; and
WHEREAS, the apparent low bid for the project was submitted by Baker Electric & Renewables LLC in the amount of $1,345,924 , which is above th e Engineer’s estimate of $1,174,64 by $171,284 (approximately 15% above the Engineer's estimate); and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the bid submitted by Baker Electric & Renewables LLC is responsive in all material respects to the bid specifications and requirements, and that Baker Electric & Renewables LLC is the lowest responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the contract to Baker Electric & Renewables LLC in the amount of $1,345,924.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it:
1. Accepts bids for the “Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Traffic Signal Operations (TRF0418)” project.
2. Appropriates $200,000 from the available balance of the Transportation DIFs Fund to TRF0418.
3. Awards the public works contract for “Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Traffic Signal Operations (TRF0418)” project to Baker Electric & Renewables LLC in the amount of $1,345,924.
Presented by Approved as to form by
William S. Valle Glen R. Googins
Director of Engineering and Capital Projects City Attorney