HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2020-196RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 196
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 1)
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BAKER ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,757
FOR THE CITYWIDE SAFETY LIGHTING ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 19-
15; 2) AUTHORIZING A 15% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,614 FOR
ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGES; AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2015, the California Department of Transportation
("Caltrans") awarded the City of National City ("City") a $175,200 Highway Safety Improvement
Program ("HSIP") grant for the Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, City Staff identified this project through a needs assessment of the
existing safety lighting throughout the City's roadway; and
WHEREAS, City Staff conducted a safety evaluation of the project locations utilizing
the most recent five years of crash data; and
WHEREAS, from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2013 there have been 65 collisions
within the influence area of the project signalized locations; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2020, Caltrans authorized the City to proceed with the
construction phase in the amount of $175,200 with a $1,850 local match requirement, which
is available through prior City Council local TransNet appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020
Traffic Signal Upgrades CIP; and
WHEREAS, with construction bids coming in well under budget, City Staff will
coordinate with Caltrans to utilize the available grant funds to cover the City's match as the
project is eligible for 100% reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the local match for this project was only intended to cover the costs in
excess of the grant funds, however, if the City's request is not approved, City Staff will satisfy
the match requirement by paying for the construction management services; and
WHEREAS, project proposes to install new LED safety light fixtures at 32 signalized
intersections along the following corridors, and as shown in the attached exhibits:
• 8th Street
• 18th Street
• 30th Street/Sweetwater Road
• Bay Marina Drive/Mile of Cars Way/24th Street
• Division Street
• Euclid Avenue
• Plaza Boulevard/Paradise Valley Road
• Tidelands Avenue & 19th St
• Palm Avenue & 16th Street
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2020, the bid solicitation was posted on PlanetBids, a free
public electronic bidding system for contractors and on September 1, 2020 and September 3,
2020, the bid solicitation was advertised in local newspapers; and
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WHEREAS, On September 16, 2020, five (5) bids were received by the 2:00 p.m.
deadline for the Citywide Safety Lighting Enhancements Project, CIP No. 19-15; and
WHEREAS, Baker Electric, was the lowest responsive bidder qualified to perform the
work as described in the project specifications with a total bid amount of $70,757; and
WHEREAS, a 15% contingency amount up to $10,614 for any unforeseen changes to
the Project is requested.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National
City hereby awards Citywide Safety Lighting Enhancements Project, CIP No. 19-15, to the
lowest responsive, responsible bidder, to wit:
BAKER ELECTRIC
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City a contract in the amount of $70,757
with Baker Electric for the Citywide Safety Lighting Enhancements Project, CIP No. 19-15.
Said contract is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes a 15% contingency in
the amount of up to $10,614 for any unforeseen changes.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of October,
ATTEST:
iV
Michael R. Dalla,
Alejandro SoteE Solis, Mayor
y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ri - . nes, City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on October
20, 2020 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: ALEJANDRA SOTELO-SOLIS
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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nal City Clerk of the City of Nati City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-196 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on October 20, 2020.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy