RESOLUTION NO. -2025
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL APPROVING CONTRACT WITH ADAMS COMMERCIAL GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC. FOR CITY PROJECT NO. PWP-00122; APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 2024/25-09; AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT (AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $793,205); AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER 14 CCR 15301 WHEREAS, in April 2023, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with Calpo Hom & Dong Architects (CH&D) to provide design and engineering services for the Town Hall and Facilities Remodel Project; and WHEREAS, in June 2024, the Community Development committee reviewed preliminary plans and provided direction on the design of the project, with the final design completed by CH&D in December 2024; and WHEREAS, in accordance with California Public Contract Code 20164 and other applicable laws, the Town Hall Retrofit & Bathroom Remodel Project, PWP-00122 (the “Project”) was advertised for bid on January 23, 2025; and WHEREAS, four (4) responsive bids were received for this Project (Exhibit A), one from Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $793,205.00, one from Pro-Ex Construction, Inc. for $931,700.00, one from Interstate Drywall, Inc. for $1,109,800.00, and one from Cupples and Sons Construction, Inc. for $1,110,302.00; and WHEREAS, Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc. (ACGC) is the low bidder, and the City has confirmed that ACGC has the proper license and experience and meets the requirements to complete the Project as bid; and WHEREAS, the project is budgeted in the 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Program for $140,000; and WHEREAS, the bid from ACGC leaves a budget shortfall of $655,495.70; and WHEREAS a budget amendment for $663,495.70 (BA 2024/25-09) is necessary to ensure sufficient funds to complete the proposed construction work, cover the cost of the building permit, and temporary bathroom rental; and WHEREAS, based on all the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
The bid of Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc. meets the requirements of the Project bid documents and is considered responsive.
Sufficient funds are available to complete the Project.
Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc. has the proper licenses to complete the Project and, based upon previous experience in completing similar projects, is a responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Project is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and Title 14, the California Code of Regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”), Section 15301 because the project involves alterations such as partitions, plumbing and electrical conveyances on the preexisting facilities that are mainly repair and maintenance and do not expand the footprint of the site or surrounding area; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby approve Budget Amendment No. 2024/25-09 (Exhibit B), amending the FY 2024/25 Budget to appropriate $661,205 to cover additional project costs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby accept the bid of Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc. for the Town Hall Retrofit & Bathroom Remodel Project, Project No. PWP-00122 and authorize the City Manager to execute the same upon execution by the Contractor (amount not to exceed $793,205.00).
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember ________, seconded by Councilmember ________, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 11th day of March 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
JASON GODEKE
Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli
City Clerk
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