RESOLUTION NO. -2025
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT BRAGG ACCEPTING THE BID OF ARGONAUT CONSTRUCTORS, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE STOP GAP PATCH PAVING PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT (AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000), CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION 15301C WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg seeks to maintain and improve the condition of local streets through pavement repair projects that address and improve drivability for the public; and WHEREAS, the City identified locations throughout the community where localized asphalt failure and potholes require prompt attention and developed a scope of work known as the Stop Gap Patch Paving Project to temporarily stabilize these road segments until full resurfacing or reconstruction can be funded and scheduled; and WHEREAS, the City solicited bids for the Stop Gap Patch Paving Project through a formal bidding process in accordance with State law and the Fort Bragg Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, this project was advertised for bid on June 2, 2025, and bids were opened on June 16, 2025; and WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received for this Project from Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $7.50/square foot. This bid was considered responsive and responsible, and WHEREAS, Argonaut Constructors, Inc. is the apparent low bidder and the City has confirmed that Argonaut Constructors has the proper license and experience and meets the necessary requirements to complete the Project as bid; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Stop Gap Patch Paving Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), as the project involves the repair and maintenance of existing public roadways with no expansion of use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby:
Find the project to be categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c); Accept the bid of Argonaut Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $7.50/sf as the lowest responsive and responsible bid; Award the contract for the Stop Gap Patch Paving Project for $350,000; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
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 23rd day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
JASON GODEKE
Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli
City Clerk
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