HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION 2014 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $280,000 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
EC CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE 1726 WILSON AVENUE TENANT AND
SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO COVER THE COST OF ADDITIONAL
IMPROVEMENTS FOR NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS IN EXCESS
OF $50,000 ASSOCIATED WITH, AND NOT TO EXCEED IN TOTAL
SAID INCREASE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT
WHEREAS, in order to allow for the development of the Westside In -fill Transit
Oriented Development ("WI-TOD") Project, which will include 201 affordable housing units and a
new park adjacent to Paradise Creek, the existing City Public Works facilities located at 2100
Hoover Avenue need to be relocated; and
WHEREAS, the City's Public Works Streets, Sewer, and Equipment Maintenance
Divisions will be relocated to 1726 Wilson Avenue; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2013, per Resolution No. 2013-186, City Council
awarded a contract in the amount of $831,517.30, with a 15% contingency in the amount of
$124,727.59 for any unforeseen changes, to EC Constructors, Inc., for the 1726 Wilson Avenue
Tenant and Site Improvements Project (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, tenant improvements include electrical and plumbing system
upgrades; new offices, breakroom, bathrooms, locker room, conference room, computers, and a
equipment maintenance facility; and
WHEREAS, while the Project is nearing completion, additional needs have been
uncovered on site by staff during the construction process regarding tenant improvements to the
mechanics building and office building, utility connections, environmental compliance,
landscaping, and site security that are necessary for a safe and efficient working environment
which will result in added project costs above and beyond the 15% contingency; and
WHEREAS, a $280,000 increase to the contract in necessary to avoid project
delays and allow for timely relocation of Public Works staff, vehicles and equipment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Council Policy 502 "Public Improvements or
Professional Service Contract Change Orders," the City Manager is authorized to execute
individual change orders up to $50,000 each, therefore, staff is also requesting authorization for
the Mayor to execute future change orders in excess of $50,000 associated with, and not to
exceed in total, said increase in contract amount; and
WHEREAS, funding for the contract increase and associated work is available
through the Site Infrastructure Agreement with Paradise Creek Housing Partners, L.P.,
approved by City Council on December 17, 2013 through Resolution 2013-194.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby approves an increase to the Contract with EC Constructors in the amount
of $280,000 for the 1726 Wilson Avenue Tenant and Site Improvements Project.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor
to execute future change orders in excess of $50,000 associated with, and not to exceed in
total, said increase in contract amount.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 2014.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney