RESOLUTION NO. -2025
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID, AWARDING THE BAINBRIDGE PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. PWP-00096 TO A.B.S. BUILDERS, INC. AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT (AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,444,622.65); CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION SECTION 15301(D), 15303, 15304, AND 15332 WHEREAS, in accordance with California Public Contract Code 20164 and other applicable laws, the Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project, PWP-00096 (the “Project”) was advertised for bid on March 20, 2025; and WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received for this Project, one from A.B.S. Builders, Inc. in the amount of $1,396,725.85 or $1,461,010.15 when alternates were included, and one bid from CSI Services in the amount of $1,610,933.00 or $1,745,273.00 when alternates were included. Both bids were considered responsive and responsible, and WHEREAS, A.B.S. Builders, Inc. is the apparent low bidder and the City has confirmed they have the proper license and experience and meet the requirements to complete the Project as bid; and WHEREAS, based on the Project budget and the submittals received, only Alternate #2 Turf sod and #3 Repaint fencing will be included in the construction contract total; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $1,849,052 are appropriated in the FY 2024/25 budget for various improvements throughout the park, and sufficient funds are available for this contract with the proposed alternates; and WHEREAS, based on all the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
The bid of A.B.S. Builders, Inc. meets the requirements of the Project bid documents and is considered responsive.
Sufficient funds are available to complete the Project with the selected alternates.
A.B.S. Builders, 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 City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby accept the design of the project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Project is exempt from Title 14, the California Code of Regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”), Sections 15301(d), 15303, 15304, and 15332; and BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby accept the bid of A.B.S. Builders, Inc. for the Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the same upon execution by Contractor (Amount Not To Exceed $1,444,622.65).
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 28th day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
Jason Godeke
Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli
City Clerk
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