RESOLUTION NO. 4888-2025
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL APPROVING CONTRACT WITH SUSTAINABLE LIVING BUILDERS INC., CITY PROJECT PWP-00140; AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT (AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $273,591.09); AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER 14 CCR 15301(d) WHEREAS, the south-facing side of the CV Starr Center Roof Ridge comprised of fiberglass reinforced paneling (FRP) is heavily deteriorated and in need of repair; and WHEREAS, an informal request for quotes for the C.V Starr Skylight Repair Project was issued on April 19, 2024, and no quotes were received; and WHEREAS, a formal request for bids for the C.V Starr Skylight Repair Project was issued on July 25, 2024, and one unresponsive bid was received; and WHEREAS, a secondary formal request for bids for the C.V Starr Skylight Repair Project was issued on October 3, 2024, and one unresponsive bid was received; and WHEREAS, legal counsel with the City Attorney resulted in negotiations with Sustainable Living Builders Inc., pursuant to the Fort Bragg Municipal Code, Chapter 3.22 section 070 which states “If no bids are received through the formal or informal procedure, the project may be performed by the employees of the public agency by force account, or negotiated contract without further complying with this chapter”; and WHEREAS, staff has negotiated a contract with Sustainable Living Builders Inc. for the C.V. Skylight Repair Project PWP-00140; and WHEREAS, staff has confirmed that Sustainable Living Builders Inc. has the proper license, and experience, and meets the requirements to fulfill the scope of work associated with this project; and WHEREAS, the project was budgeted in the 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $375,000; and WHEREAS, this Project is categorically exempt from CEQA, 14 CCR Section 15301(d) which allows for repair and maintenance of existing facilities; and WHEREAS, based on all the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
The Sustainable Living Builders Inc. bid in the amount of $273,591.09 meets the requirements of the Project and is considered responsive.
Sustainable Living Builders Inc. has the proper licenses to complete the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby accept the proposal of $273,591.09, awarding the contract for the CV Starr Skylights Repair Project to Sustainable Living Builders Inc. and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same (Amount Not to exceed $273,591.09).
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Vice Mayor Rafanan, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 13th day of January, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Albin-Smith, Peters, Vice Mayor Rafanan, and Mayor Godeke.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Hockett.
ABSTAIN: None.
RECUSED: None.
Jason Godeke
Mayor
ATTEST:
Amber Weaver
Acting City Clerk
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