RESOLUTION NO. 24-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO LGC GEOTECHNICAL, INC. FOR GEOTECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE CYPRUS SHORE GRADING, STORM DRAIN AND SEWER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS, CIP PROJECT NOS. 12004 & 12210, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the existing sewer lift station and storm drain system have been compromised due to the coastal bluff movement at Cyprus Shore beginning in fall 2021; and WHEREAS, the existing sewer lift station and storm drain system are currently operating on a temporary basis with an above ground structure and utilizing surface water flow through the park for the storm drain system; and WHEREAS, rehabilitation and replacements are needed to continue service to the area and minimize disruption to the community; and WHEREAS, the City received approval from the California Coastal Commission for a Coastal Development Permit on February 9, 2024 to relocate the wet well away from the original landslide, grading for access to the existing electrical equipment building, and replacement of the storm drain and sewer forcemain (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project was previously determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction of Existing Structures and Facilities, 14 CCR section 15302) of the State CEQA Guidelines and a Notice of Exemption was filed with the County of Orange Recorder’s Office on October 19, 2023 for this Project; and WHEREAS, AKM Consulting Engineers and Kreuzer Consulting Group designed and prepared a bid package to replace the sewer lift station, restore the storm drainage while enhancing the drainage system by installing new catch basins; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2024, the City Council awarded the Cyprus Shore Grading, Storm Drain and Sewer Lift Station Improvements, CIP Project No. 12004 & 12210, construction contract to GMZ Engineering, Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; and WHEREAS, the Project requires geotechnical monitoring and testing services during construction; and WHEREAS, staff prepared a Request for Proposals for the geotechnical support services needed for the Project and advertised on the PlanetBids website. Proposals were received from Six (6) firms, Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Science Consultants, GMU, LGC Geotechnical, Inc., Geocon West. Inc., Twining and ENGEO; and WHEREAS, the fee proposals ranged from $60,950 to $159,940; and WHEREAS, upon reviewing the written proposals, it was concluded that LGC Geotechnical, Inc. submitted the best proposal, project team, and demonstrated the most relevant experience and it’s fee is fair and reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and incorporated fully herein.
SECTION 2. A Professional Consultant Services Agreement is hereby awarded to LGC Geotechnical, Inc. for the geotechnical support services for the Cyprus Shore Grading, Storm Drain and Sewer Lift Station Improvements, Project No. 12004 & 12210.
SECTION 3. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute a Professional Services Agreement with LGC Geotechnical, Inc. for the Cyprus Shore Grading, Storm Drain and Sewer Lift Station Improvements, CIP Project No. 12004 & 12210 in an amount not to exceed $88,000 and in a form substantially similar to that presented to the City Council on July 17, 2024.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of July, 2024.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of San
San Clemente, California Clemente, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 24-116 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of July, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of July, 2024. _______________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
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Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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