HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-147 N.C.S. 10/17/2011 Resolution No. 2011 -147 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF WORK BY THE CITY'S WEED
ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE SONOMA
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO
RELEASE THE 10% RETENTION FEE FOR SERVICES PERFORMED
BY THE CITY'S WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 68 of Article X of the City of Petaluma Charter,
Section 20162 of the California Public Contract Code and other applicable law, the City of
Petaluma solicited bids for the Abatement of Weeds (a two -year contract) ( "the Project ");
and,
WHEREAS, bids for the Project were opened on March 10, 2010 in accordance with
California Public Contract Code Section 4104.5 and other applicable law, and the apparent
low bid for the Project was the bid of Giusti Ranch in the amount of $31,027.50 for the Work
as described below:
Disking $57.50 per hour
Tractor Mowing $57.50 per hour
Hand Work $30.00 per hour
Blade Work $40.00 per hour
Travel Time /Pulling Fee $20.00 per pull; and,
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2010 -055 N.C.S. adopted April 19, 2010, the City
Council of the City of Petaluma found the bid of $31,027.50 for the Project to be the lowest
responsive bid and awarded the Project to Giusti Ranch for the hourly amounts listed above
conditioned on Giusti Ranch timely executing the Project contract and submitting all required
documents, and subsequently authorized and directed the City Manager to sign the Project
contract on behalf of the City for the Weed Abatement Program for 2010 and 2011; and,
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2010, the City Council entered into a Professional Services
Agreement with Giusti Ranch of Forestville, CA for the 2010 and 2011 Weed Abatement
Seasons; and,
WHEREAS, Giusti Ranch made timely work order submissions and effectively
completed the project, without change orders or amendments, and without exceeding the total
compensation amount of $55,000 as expressly written in the Professional Services
Agreement; and,
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WHEREAS, the final contract amount for the Abatement of Weeds for 2011, including
all work orders, is $23,786.25; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has inspected the Project and determined that Giusti Ranch has
completed all the work for the 2011 Weed Abatement Season to the satisfaction of the Fire
Marshal's Office and in accordance with the contract requirements subject to the
Contractor's continuing warranty and other obligations pursuant to the contract; and,
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, staff recommends acceptance and conclusion of the
Project on behalf of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
as follows:
1. The contract entitled the 2011 Weed Abatement Season with a final contract amount
of $23,786.25 is accepted as complete subject to the Contractor's continuing warranty
and other obligations pursuant to the contract.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file a Notice of
Completion concerning this Project with the Sonoma County Clerk's Office within
ten (10) days of the date of this Resolution.
3. The Finance Department is hereby authorized to release all undisputed retention
(10 %, equal to $2,378.63) not subject to pending change orders within forty -five (45)
days of the date of this Resolution and in accordance with the terms of the Project
contract, California Public Contract Code Section 7107 and applicable law.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. 4
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Alp ov-d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 17 day of October, u , :
2011, by the following vote:
City • ttorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: L 1& h f .u 1.?? I Ll j A
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