Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE “EUCALYPTUS PARK (PRK0340)”
PROJECT TO 3 -D ENTERPRISES INC., (2) AMENDING THE
INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT
EXPENDITURE PLAN , (3) AMENDING THE AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) SPENDING PLAN , AND (4)
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 CIP PROGRAM
BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE
AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE MEASURE P FUND AND
TRANSFERRING ARPA FUNDS FROM “LOMA VERDE
RECREATION” PROJECT (GGV0247) TO CIP PRK0340.
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2024, the Department of Engineering and Capital Projects solicited bids for the “Eucalyptus Park (PRK0340)” project (“Project”) in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.160(A); and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2024, the Director of Engineering and Capital Projects received two (2) sealed bids for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the low bid for the Project was submitted by 3-D Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $15,876,000, which is higher than the Engineer’s estimate of $13, 500,000 by approximately 18%; and
WHEREAS, staff determined the increase in bid costs are largely attributable to industry- wide construction cost increases, specialty scope items, and expedited schedule; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the bid submitted by 3-D Enterprises Inc. is responsive to the bid specifications and requirements, and that 3-D Enterprises Inc. is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the protest submitted by Dick Miller Inc. does not present a basis to reject 3 -D Enterprises Inc.’s bid because any deviations were inconsequential and 3-D Enterprises Inc., through its elf and its subcontractors, has all qualifications necessary to complete the Project;
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the public works contract for the Project to 3-D Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $15,876,000; and
WHEREAS, due to increased bid prices, CIP P RK0340 requires supplemental funding ; and
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WHEREAS, staff recommends appropriating $3,548,795 from the Measure P Fund to CIP PRK0340; and
WHEREAS, City staff will prepare an updated Infrastructure, Facilities, and Equipment Expenditures Plan for presentation at the next Measure P Citizens Oversite Committee (COC) meeting.
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), to provide $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments; and
WHEREAS, ARPA was intended to provide support to local governments in responding to the impact of COVID -19 and in t heir efforts to contain COVID -19 in their communities, residents, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista received $57,535,250 in two tranches with $28,767,625 provided in May 2021 and the remaining $28,767,625 received twelve months later; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the reallocation of $1,220,342 in previously appropriated ARPA funds towards the Eucalyptus Park renovation and amending the American Rescue Act Spending Plan accordingly, by reallocating $1,220,342 from the Loma Verde CIP Pro ject to the Eucalyptus Park Improvement Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it:
1. Finds that 3 -D Enterprises is a responsible bidder and that , to the extent its low bid deviates from any requirements , such deviations are immaterial and inconsequential and are hereby waived.
2. Accepts bids for the “Eucalyptus Park (PRK0340)” project and awards the public works contract for the “Eucalyptus Park (PRK0340)” project to 3-D Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $15,876,000
3. Amends the Infrastructure, Facilities, and Equipment Expenditure Plan by allocating $3,548,795 from available Measure P funds for the completion of PRK0340
4. Amends the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan by transferring $1,220,34 2 in ARPA funds from CIP GGV0247 to CIP PRK0340.
5. Amends the fiscal year 2024 -25 CIP Program budget by a ppropriating a total of $4,769,137 in Measure P and ARPA funds to CIP PRK0340.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Matthew Little, P.E. Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager/Director of Engineering City Attorney & Capital Projects