HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Resolution 2010-07 05/17/2010RESOLUTI®IV I\I®. 2010-07
PETALUNIA COflA1VIUNITY DEVELOPnAEIVT CONAMISSIOIV
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION BUDGET AND
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE
CAULFIELD LANE EXTENSION AT-GRADE RAILROAD CROSSING PROJECT
TO NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission ("PCDC") staff has
prepared construction bid documents and advertised for construction of this Project; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City of Petaluma Charter and Municipal Code,
California Public Contract Code Section 20688.2 and other applicable law, PCDC staff solicited
bids for the Project; and,
WHEREAS, the project was bid on March 24, 2010, and four (4) bids were received and
opened in accordance with applicable law; and,
WHEREAS, the lowest bid for the Project was from Ghilotti Construction Company for
$295,547.25; and,
WHEREAS, Ghilotti Construction submitted to the City within five business days of bid
opening a written request to withdraw its bid, based on omission of landfill fees in its bid for
disposal of soil at a class II landfill; and,
WHEREAS, the second low bid was from North Bay Construction, Inc. for $302,894.50; and,
WHEREAS, Public Works staff believes that re-advertising will not result in lower bids; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that North Bay Construction's bid satisfies the bidding
requirements for the Project; and,
WHEREAS, staff has verified that North Bay Construction possesses a valid California
Contractor's License, Class A, number 357560, that qualifies North Bay to perform the Project;
and,
WHEREAS, environmental impacts of the at-grade crossing for which the proposed
easements are being acquired were studied for purposes of the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") as part of the program Final Environmental Impact Report for the Central
Petaluma Specific Plan ("CPSP") certified by the City of Petaluma prior to adoption of the CPSP
(SCH #2002-1 12-039) ("FEIR"); and,
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2006, the PUC issued its Opinion Conditionally Granting
Application 04-06-030 ("2006 Opinion"),which conditionally approved relocation of the crossing.
and determined that the City's prior environmental review was adequate to support the PUC
conditional approval; and,
WHEREAS, at such time as passenger rail service commences along the rail line,. the City is
required by the 2006 Opinion to apply to the PUC for continued authorization of the at-grade
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crossing, and will include as part of that application any supplemental environmental evaluation
required because of future institution of passenger rail service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City and the PCDC hereby:
1. Approves the Construction Budget in the amount of $458,644.50.
2. In accordance with the City of Petaluma Charter and Municipal Code, California Public
Contract Code Section 20162 and other applicable law, waives any and all non-
conformance in the bid of North Bay Construction, Inc. for the Caulfield Lane Extension
Railroad At-Grade Crossing Project, finds the bid of $302,894.50 to be the lowest,
responsive bid and further finds that North Bay Construction is the lowest responsible
bidder.
3. Awards the contract for the Caulfield Lane Extension Railroad At-Grade Crossing Project
to North Bay Construction, Inc. in the amount of $302,894.50, the amount of the lowest
responsive bid, conditioned on North Bay timely executing the project contract and
submitting all required documents, including but not limited to, executed bonds,
certificates of insurance, and endorsements, in accordance with the project bid
documents.
4. Directs staff to issue a notice of award to North Bay Construction, Inc.
5. Authorizes and directs the Executive Director to execute the project contract on behalf
of the PCDC upon timely submission by North Bay Construction, Inc. of the signed project
contract and all other required documents, including but not limited to, executed bonds,
certificates of insurance, and endorsements, in accordance with the project bid
documents.
ADOPTED this 17th day of May, 2010, by the following vote:
Commissioner ` Aye fVo Absent Abstain.
Barrett X
Vice Chair Glass X
Harris X
Healy X
Rabbitt X
Renee X
Chair Torliatt X ---
ATTEST:
Claire Cooper, CMC, Recording Se Lary
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APPROVED AST M:
Eric Danly, General C unsel
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