RESOLUTION NO. -2026
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL APPROVING CONTRACT WITH DUNN RIGHT PAINTING, INC. FOR THE PUDDING CREEK WATER MAIN PAINT PROJECT; APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 2025/26-12; AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT (AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $121,550); CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION 15301 WHEREAS, in November 2023, Caltrans completed their Pudding Creek Bridge Widening and Bridge Rail Project, which included the relocation of the City’s water main; and WHEREAS, painting the water main, which is necessary to protect the pipes in place and extend their useful life, was not in the original scope of work; and WHEREAS, due to Caltrans’ tight timeline, the painting scope could not be added at that time, which required the City to complete that scope at a later date; and WHEREAS, in accordance with California Public Contract Code 20164 and other applicable laws, the Pudding Creek Water Main Paint Project (the “Project”) was advertised for bid following the informal bidding process on March 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, two (2) responsive bids were received for this Project, one from Dunn Right Painting, Inc. (Exhibit A) in the amount of $121,550.00 and one from F.D. Thomas, Inc. in the amount of $130,489; and WHEREAS, Dunn Right Painting, Inc. is the low bidder, and the City has confirmed that Dunn Right Painting, Inc. has the proper license and experience and meets the requirements to complete the Project as bid; and WHEREAS, the project is budgeted in the 2025/2026 Capital Improvement Program for $100,000, which leaves a budget shortfall of $21,550; and WHEREAS a budget amendment for $21,550 (BA 2025/26-12) is necessary to ensure sufficient funds to complete the proposed construction work; and WHEREAS, based on all the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
The bid of Dunn Right Painting, Inc. meets the requirements of the Project bid documents and is considered responsive.
Dunn Right Painting, Inc. has the proper licenses to complete the Project and, based upon previous experience in completing similar projects, is a responsible bidder.
Water Enterprise funds are available to complete the Project.
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 the operation, maintenance, repair, or minor alteration of an existing public structure or facility that does not expand the footprint and has negligible or no expansion of the use; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby approve Budget Amendment No. 2025/26-12 (Exhibit B), amending the FY 2025/26 Budget to appropriate $21,550 to cover project costs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby accept the bid of Dunn Right Painting, Inc. for the Pudding Creek Water Main Paint Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the same upon execution by the Contractor (amount not to exceed $121,550.00); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein as findings.
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 May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
JASON GODEKE
Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli
City Clerk
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