RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A BID TO AYALA ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $390,050 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITYWIDE SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT, BID NO. 2023-09
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria formally advertised Citywide Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project, Bid No. 2023-09 (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Notice Inviting Bids was published and posted in compliance with applicable sections of the Public Contract Code; and
WHEREAS, the bids were publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on September 12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Ayala Engineering, Inc., was determined to be the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who included all required documentation, bid bonds, and signatures; and
WHEREAS, the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing (operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, etc.) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines because the scope of work to be conducted is an existing public facility, with negligible expansion of the existing uses.
WHEREAS, the total price is estimated at $483,060 , Staff is requesting the City Council appropriate adequate additional funds to cover the cost of the work along with all associated expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The Mayor i s hereby authorized and directed to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Santa Maria, a n Agreement with Ayala Engineering, Inc., for the Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Bid No. 2023-09; and
2. The award of the bid is conditional upon execution of the Agreement by the successful bidder in the form and terms set forth therein by the City; and
3. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to designate funds from the following identified account: Water Resources Fund 004 “Sewer Manhole Program” for the approved project in the amount of $390,050; and
2 4. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to approve Contract Change Orders so long as expenditures do not exceed funding approved for the project; and
5. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substa ntial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Co uncil of the City of Santa Maria held this 7th day of November 2023.
ATTEST:
Assistant City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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Interim City Manager