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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 3.B 10/20/2014Agenda Item #3.B �ALU� a0� las$ DATE: October 20, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council through City Manager` FROM: Dan Jo CE — Director, Public Works and Utilities Larry Zin• r, P.E. —Capital Improvements Division Manager SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract for the School Crosswalk Removal and Replacement Project RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution Authorizing the Award of Contract for the School Crosswalk Removal and Replacement Project. BACKGROUND The street maintenance division routinely removes and replaces striping and crosswalk delineations on a regular maintenance schedule, which calls for replacement of school crosswalks in various locations for the current fiscal year. The City does not own the equipment to properly install thermoplastic striping, which has a useful life of seven years compared to one year maximum for painted crosswalks. The subject project will replace crosswalks with thermoplastic striping at the locations shown on Attachment) DISCUSSION Staff prepared the project design documents and issued a Notice Inviting Bids on August 4, 2014. On September 3, 2014, two bids were received as follows: Name of Bidder Bid Total Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. S40,511 Lowest Responsible Bidder Sierra Traffic Markings, Inc. $ 67,736 Engineer's Estimate $ 43,377 The lowest responsible bidder, Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc., has performed similar projects for the City of Petaluma, the City of Millbrae, and Caltrans. Staff verified that Contractor possesses a valid Class C32 California Contractor's License, license number 883985 that expires on May 31, 2016, which qualifies Contractor to perform the work. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2014 and to be completed in January 2015. Construction management and inspection will be conducted by City staff. The project was designed in-house by City staff. FINANCIAL IMPACTS The total line -item budget in FY 2014/2015 for the Street Signs and Markings cost center, account 2411-24111-543 10, is $50,000. The low bid is within the line -item budget and due to the simplicity of the work there is no need for a construction contingency. The contract will be managed within the bid amount. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution 2. Location Map Attachment 1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SCHOOL CROSSWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, City staff has prepared construction bid documents and advertised for construction the School Crosswalk Removal and Replacement Project, ("the Project'); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the City of Petaluma Charter and Municipal Code, California Public Contract Code Section 20162 and other applicable law, City staff solicited bids for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project was bid on August 4, 2014, and two bids were received and opened on September 3, 2014 in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid for the Project was submitted by Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. from Petaluma, CA for $40.511.00; and WHEREAS, staff has determined that the Contractor's bid satisfies the bidding requirements for the Project; and WHEREAS, staff has verified that Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. possesses a valid California Contractor's License, Class C32, number 883985 that qualifies Contractor to perform the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Title 14, the California Code of Regulations ("CEQA" Guidelines"), Section 15302, because the Project consists of replacement and reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity; and WHEREAS, the funds are available in the 3014/3015 Street Maintenance budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby: 1. 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 Contractor for the School Crosswalk Removal and Replacement Project and finds the bid of $40,511.00 to be the lowest, responsive bid and further finds that Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc, is the lowest responsible bidder. 3. Awards the contract for the School Crosswalk Removal and Replacement Project, to Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. in the amount of $40,511.00, the amount of the lowest responsive bid, conditioned on Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. 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. 3. Directs staff to issue a notice of award to Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. 4. Authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the project contract on behalf of the City of Petaluma upon timely submission by Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. of the signed project contract and all other required document, including but not limited to, executed bonds, certificates of insurance, and endorsements, in accordance with the project bid documents. 4 SCHOOL CROSSWALK REMOVE & REPLACE PROJECT NO. 2411-24111-54310 2P Iq o > ALO I BODEGA AVE. LAKEVILLE HIGH>Y �: SES %CITY LIMIT PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES N PROJECT SITE VARIOUS LOCATIONS 5 Attachment 2 5