Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS, APPROVING THE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION NO. NOE37-24, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT, AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION, PROJECT NO. P023001 On May 20, 2024, the City advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction management services for the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001; and On June 12, 2024, the City received and opened three proposals for construction management services for the Animal Shelter Renovation project; and On June 4, 2024, by Motion No. 2024-06-04-1209, Council approved to establish the Pre-Qualified Construction Contractor Bidders List for the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001; and On August 22, 2024, the City Clerk of the City of Stockton opened, examined, and publicly declared the sealed bids offered for the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001; and The project includes updating the existing facility plus construction of a new building to improve overall functionality and operations. The new building will include a cattery, medical facilities, staff offices, restrooms, animal isolation and rehabilitation areas, and conference room space. Updates to the existing Animal Shelter will include a new façade, network upgrades, backup generators, uninterrupted power supply, a new industrial freezer, and repurposing existing modular buildings on site; and UNICO Engineering received the highest ranking and was determined by the Selection Committee to be the most qualified firm for this construction management project; and F&H Construction is the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $9,869,000, and its bid is regular in all respects; and The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as specified under section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, because this is a discretionary project under the City’s jurisdiction and qualifies as a project which has been determined to not have a significant effect on the environment; and Transfer of funds is needed to fund all remaining costs to complete the Animal Shelter Renovation project, any additional fees, and staff costs; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council approves the transfer of State funds in the amount of $850,000 from Project No. P022022 to the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001.
The City Council approves the transfer of funds in the amount of $559,065 from the Teen Impact Center Roof Replacement, Project No. CR22002, to the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001.
The City Council approves the transfer of funds in the amount of $1,996,573 from the Aquatic Facilities Renovations – Victory Park Pool, Project No. CR18020, to the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001.
The City Council approves the transfer of funds in the amount of $140,000 from the Van Buskirk Building Demolition, Project No. WP24025, to the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001.
The City Council approves the transfer of funds in the amount of $200,000 from the Weber Point Shade Structure Fabric, Project No. WP22033, to the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001.
The City Council approves findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) Section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process for the construction management contract. These findings include:
The City does not have sufficient staff resources to perform the necessary construction management services for this project.
Use of the RFP process is appropriate for this Professional Services Contract because it relies on the evaluation of professional qualifications and performance as the basis for selection of a vendor. Use of the criteria helps ensure selection of a vendor that will provide the highest quality professional service, which is in the public interest.
The City negotiated a contract following solicitation of competitive proposals in accordance with SMC Section 3.68.070.A.3.
The City Council approves the filing of Notice of Exemption No. NOE37-24 under the CEQA for the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference.
The City Council approves the plans and specifications for the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001.
Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $10,473,000 to F&H Construction of Lodi, CA, for the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001.
The City Council awards a Professional Services Contract between the City of Stockton and UNICO Engineering, in the amount of $708,411.20, and the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute same, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2 and incorporated by this reference.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED September 17, 2024 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk of the City of Stockton