HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05 - Cosco Fire Protection, Inc. - Fire Service Backflow Preventer Replacements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 05
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, 1)
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO COSCO FIRE PROTECTION, INC. IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $252,500 FOR THE FIRE SERVICE BACKFLOW PREVENTER
REPLACEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 24-16; 2) AUTHORIZING A 15% CONTINGENCY IN
THE AMOUNT OF$37,875 FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGES; AND 3)AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2018, the Sweetwater Authority Board of Directors adopted
Resolution 18-07 regarding their rates and updated regulations and rules, which included a
requirement that all single swing check valves on fire service laterals be replaced with an
approved Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Detector Assembly ("RPDA"); and
WHEREAS, underground swing checks on fire service laterals were designed to protect
the public water supply from potential contamination that may arise from onsite fire sprinkler
systems and private fire hydrant systems, as well as to prevent over-pressurization of the water
main; and
WHEREAS, in order to comply with Sweetwater Authority's latest requirements, the City
of National City ("City") is required to update the existing underground swing check valves with
approved RPDAs at three locations: the National City Police Department (1200 National City
Boulevard), the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center(140 E. 12th Street), and City Hall (1243
National City Blvd); and
WHEREAS, the Fire Service Backflow Preventer Replacements Project, CIP No. 24-16
(the "Project") will remove the existing single swing check valves and install approved RPDAs at
the three identified City locations; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2024, the bid solicitation for the Project was posted on
PlanetBids, a free public electronic bidding system for contractors; and
WHEREAS, on October 8th and October 14th, 2024, the bid solicitation was advertised in
the local newspaper; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2024, three(3)bids were received by the 5:00 p.m. deadline;
and
WHEREAS, upon review of all documents submitted, Cosco Fire Protection, Inc.'s bid in
the total bid amount of $252,500, was deemed responsive and they are the lowest responsible
bidder qualified to perform the work as described in the Project specifications; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends 1) awarding a contract to Cosco Fire Protection, Inc.
in the not-to-exceed amount of $252,500 for the Fire Service Backflow Preventer Replacements
Project, CIP No. 24-16; 2) authorizing a 15% contingency in the amount of $37,875 for any
unforeseen changes; and 3) authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the contract
with Cosco Fire Protection, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $252,500 for the Fire Service
Backflow Preventer Replacements Project, CIP No. 24-16.
Section 2: That the City Council hereby authorizes a 15% contingency in the amount
of$37,875 for any unforeseen changes.
Section 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of Janu , 2025.
R Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Iy C el, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barry J. c tz, City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
January 21, 2025 by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Bush, Morrison
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Shelley Chapel
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
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