RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A BID TO G. SOSA CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $727,284.26 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BID NO. 2023-23
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria formally advertised Phase II of the Veterans Memorial Park Improvements Project, Bid No. 2023-23 (“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 January 18, 2024, via Planet Bids; and
WHEREAS, G. Sosa Construction, 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, sufficient funds for this budgeted project in FY 23/24 are located in the account titled “Veterans Memorial Park Renovation.”
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Santa Maria, a n Agreement with G. Sosa Construction, Inc. , for Phase I I of the Veterans Memorial Improvements Project, Bid No. 2023-23; 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: “Veterans Memorial Improvements Project” for the approved project in the amount of $815,012.69; 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 20th day of February 2024.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy 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