FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni
SUBJECT: Award of Bid for the Fire Administration Re -Roofing Project, Bid No. 2023-20
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the Award of Bid for the construction of the Fire Administration Re -Roofing Project, Bid No. 2023 -20 to GN Roofing in the amount of $218,000. The scope of work includes removal, disposal, and replacement of existing roof; removal and replacement of metal flashing, roof gutters , and downspout; repair of deteriorated roof decking; evaluation of the existing vent system and installation of additional roof vents, if necessary; and all miscellaneous work for a complete installation of the new roof.
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing facilities (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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution awarding a bid to GN Roofing, in the amou nt of $218,000, for the construction of the Fire Administration Re-Roofing Project, Bid No. 2023-20.
BACKGROUND:
Replacement of the existing roof was identified as a necessity in the current budget due to existing leaks. The City of Santa Maria Public Works Department – Engineering Division prepared the scope of work and specifications for the project.
DISCUSSION:
The project was extensively advertised for bids (Attachment C) . Four addenda were issued. Addendum No . 4 revised the bid opening date to February 15, 2024. The City received three bids, which were publicly opened on February 15, 2024, via Planet Bids.
A summary of the bids submitted are as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
GN Roofing $218,000.00
Chapman Coast Roof Co., Inc. $264,330.00
Best Contracting Services, Inc. $273,118.00
2 A detailed tabulation of the bids received is attached (Attachment A). Signed proposals and bid bond forms are available for viewing in the office of the Public Works Director, 110 S. Pine Street, Suite 221, Santa Maria, CA 93458.
The lowest responsive, responsible bid was submitted by GN Roofing, in the amount of $218,000.
GN Roofing, from Santa Maria, CA has performed and successfully completed similar work for many cities throughout Southern California and on the Central Coast. In addition, they have submitted references for their work history. City staff has checked the firm’s references and are comfortable with the ability of the contractor to perform the work successfully.
The recommended action is to award the bid to GN Roofing, in the amount of $218,000.
Alternative
The alternative to the recommended action would be to reject all bids.
Fiscal Considerations
Sufficient funds for this project have been budgeted in the FY 2023/2024 budget.
Available Budget Account Amount
801-011-030-52-31
011-009-090-52-03
801-011-030-52-01
$ 200,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 30,000.00
Estimated Expenditures Amount
Award
Contingency (10%)
$ 218,000.00
$ 21,800.00
Inspection, Testing, Staff Time $ 10,000.00
Total $ 249,800.00
Impact to the Community
The existing roof needs replacement and the community will benefit from the new roof by increasing the availability of the facility and reducing the number the days the facility is unavailable due to roof leaks.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Detailed Bid Results_Award of Fire Administration of Re-Roofing Project, Bid No. 2023-20 B. Agreement_Award of Fire Administration of Re-Roofing Project, Bid No. 2023-20 C. Affidavit of Publishing Bid No. 2023-20