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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2019-14RESOLUTION NO. 2019-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-25; REJECTING ALL BIDS; APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZING RE -ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD CONTRACT TO LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER FOR LOCKEFORD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, this project consists of reconstructing East Lockeford Street from the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks to Cherokee Lane; providing for bike lanes, a two-way left turn lane, a traffic signal at Stockton Street, sidewalk along both sides of the street, and improved lighting; removing the railroad crossing "humps" in Stockton Street and Washington Street; and replacing the 70 -year old water main in Lockeford Street; and WHEREAS, Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids on March 7, 2018; and WHEREAS, the City received the following eight bids on January 23, 2019: Above/(Below) Bidder Bid Engineer's Estimate A.M. Stephens Construction $2,999,836 ($125,524) George Reed, Inc. $3,023,539 ($101,821) United Pavement Maintenance $3,312,348 $186,988 Granite Construction $3,350,746 $225,386 DSS dba Knife River Construction $3,434,380 $309,020 McGuire and Hester $3,469,674 $344,314 Sierra National Construction $3,990,569 $865,209 DOD Construction $4,410,295 $1,284,935 WHEREAS, staff performed a review of the bid documents from the lowest three bidders, specifically the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation, based on Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulation, Appendix A to Part 26 "Guidance Concerning Good Faith Efforts," combined with the Caltrans Exhibit 9-E "Sample Evaluation of Good Faith Efforts;" and WHEREAS, based on the bid review findings, it is likely that proceeding with award will result in a bid protest causing a project delay, jeopardizing construction in 2019, as the project needs to be paved prior to the September start of the Grape Festival; and WHEREAS, if the project is not constructed in 2019, Federal funding for this project ($2,984,288) could be compromised; and WHEREAS, on March 7, 2018, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-25 (Exhibit A) authorizing the City Manager to award the contract on this project to the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $3,300,000; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that City Council rescind Resolution No. 2018-25; and WHEREAS, staff also recommends that City Council reject all bids for the Lockeford Street Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, staff also recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to award the contract for Lockeford Street Improvement Project to the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $3,400,000; and WHEREAS, staff also recommends that City Council appropriate funds in the amount of $3,750,000, with $2,708,288 from RSTP Grant fund balance (30799000), $276,000 from CMAQ Grant fund balance (30799000), $215,712 from Gas Tax fund balance (30299000), $150,000 from Storm Fund balance (23199000), and $400,000 from Water Fund balance (56100000) for Fiscal Year 2018/19. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby rescind Resolution No. 2018-25; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby reject all bids for the Lockeford Street Improvement Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to award the contract for Lockeford Street Improvement Project to the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $3,400,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Lodi; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to continue budget authority up to the full amount of the $3,400,000 for this project from Fiscal Year to Fiscal Year until such point as the project is complete and is accepted by Council. At such time, all unspent budget authority will return to the fund for re -appropriation by the City Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize an appropriation for the Lockeford Street Improvement Project, in the amount of $3,750,000, as set forth above. Dated: February 12, 2019 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-14 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a special meeting held February 12, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce and Nakanishi ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None r1 'StANA4.4 JE. NIFER . FERRAIOLO City Clerk 2019-14 Exhibit A RESOLUTION NO. 2018-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR THE LOCKEFORD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER; AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, this project consists of reconstructing East Lockeford Street from the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks to Cherokee Lane; providing for bike lanes, a two-way left -turn lane, a traffic signal at Stockton Street, sidewalk along both sides of the street, and improved lighting; removing the railroad crossing "humps" in Stockton Street and Washington Street; and replacing the 70 -year old water main in Lockeford Street; and WHEREAS, this project will not be removing any trees and will maintain access to the local businesses and residents within the limits of work; and WHEREAS, staff intends to schedule the project so that the street is paved for the 2018 Grape Festival; and WHEREAS, under normal circumstances, there are a number of procedural and contractual steps that must take place between the time bids are received and issuing the Notice to Proceed, including a Council action awarding the contract, obtaining Caltrans approvals, sending and receiving all contract documents back from contractor (contract, insurance, bonds, etc.), holding a pre -construction meeting, and allowing the contractor time to schedule and mobilize their crew, normally taking between six and eight weeks; and WHEREAS, by authorizing the City Manager to award the construction contract, the Notice to Proceed could be issued approximately three weeks earlier, increasing the chances of starting construction in May 2018 and completing the project in time for the 2018 Grape Festival; and WHEREAS, staff recommends adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award the contract for the Lockeford Street Improvement Project to the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $3,300,000; and WHEREAS, staff further recommends appropriating funds in the amount of $1,526,018, from Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Grant fund balance (30799000), $276,000 from Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) Grant fund balance (30799000), $600,000 from Transportation Development Act (TDA) Streets fund balance (30599000), $397,982 from Gas Tax fund balance (30299000), and $100,000 from Storm Fund fund balance (23199000) for Fiscal Year 2017/18. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to award the contract for the Lockeford Street Improvement Project to the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $3,300,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to continue budget authority up to the full amount of the $3,300,000 for this project from fiscal year to fiscal year until such point as the project is complete and is accepted by Council. At such time, all unspent budget authority will return to the fund for re -appropriation by the City Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize an appropriation for Lockeford Street Improvement Project, in the amount of $2,900,000, as set forth above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Lodi. Dated: March 7, 2018 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2018-25 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 7, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Johnson, Kuehne, Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None NIFE FERRAIOLO ity Clerk 2018-25