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AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SLATER WATERPROOFING, INC. FOR THE DIGESTER WALL REPAIRS
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Approve the filing of Notice of Exemption No. NOE26-20 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Digester Wall Repairs, Project No. M43000 (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution).
2. Approve the project plans and specifications for the Digester Wall Repairs, Project No. M43000.
3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $131,108 to Slater Waterproofing, Inc. of Montclair, California, for the Digester Wall Repairs, Project No. M43000 (Exhibit 2 to the Resolution).
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Summary
The Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) operates and maintains Digesters A, B and C at the Regional Wastewater Control Facility (RWCF) located at 2500 Navy Drive. The purpose of the digesters is to break down sludge in the wastewater treatment process. The digesters were rehabilitated in 1973 including the construction of a concrete wall cap at the top of the digester walls. Portions of the concrete wall cap are beginning to fail, and a project was created to repair the concrete wall caps.
This action will provide funding to Slater Waterproofing, Inc. to repair the digester walls.
On May 21, 2020, the City received two (2) bids for the Digester Wall Repairs, Project No. M43000.
If approved, this action will authorize the award of a Construction Contract in the amount $131,108 to Slater Waterproofing, Inc. of Montclair, California.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) operates and maintains the RWCF. The facility includes three (3) anaerobic digesters, Digesters A, B and C. The purpose of the digesters is to break down sludge in the wastewater treatment process. The digesters were rehabilitated in 1973. As part of the rehabilitation, a concrete wall cap was constructed atop the digester walls. Portions of the concrete wall cap are beginning to fail and fall off the digester walls, creating a hazardous condition for personnel walking around the digesters at ground level. A project was created to repair the digester walls.
Present Situation
On March 14, 2020, the MUD advertised the project in the Stockton Record and posted to the City’s Bid Flash webpage. Additionally, a notice with a brief project description was mailed to 108 contractors holding Class “A” or Class “C8” licenses and 2,680 notifications were sent through Ask Stockton.
A mandatory pre-bid conference meeting was held on May 7, 2020, with six (6) prospective bidders in attendance. A field visit was conducted after the pre-bid conference. On Thursday, May 21, 2020, two (2) sealed bids were received and publicly opened by the City Clerk with the following results:
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COMPANY NAME |
BASE BID PRICE |
BID ADDITIVE |
TOTAL (BASE BID + BID ADDITIVE) |
|
Swierstock Enterprises, Inc. dba Pro Builders |
$ 118,000.00 |
$ 50,820.00 |
$ 168,820.00 |
|
Slater Waterproofing, Inc. |
$ 95,798.00 |
$ 35,310.00 |
$ 131,108.00 |
|
Engineer’s Estimate |
$ 100,000.00 |
$ 50,000.00 |
$ 150,000.00 |
The bid received by the apparent low bidder, Slater Waterproofing, Inc. of Montclair, California, is regular in all aspects and compliant with the project specifications.
It is recommended that the City Council award a Construction Contract in the amount of $131,108 to Slater Waterproofing, Inc., for the Digester Wall Repairs, Project No. M43000.
Local Employment Ordinance
The contract amount is above $100,000 and therefore, subject to the Local Employment Ordinance (Stockton Municipal Code, Section 3.68.095). The Local Employment Ordinance requires that “all City contracts for public works or improvements of estimated value or City subsidy of $100,000.00 or more shall contain provisions pursuant to which the contractor promises to make a good faith effort, with the assistance of local labor union hiring halls or community organizations designated by the City to employ qualified individuals who are, and have been for one year prior to the effective date of the contract, residents of Stockton in sufficient numbers so that no less than 50 percent of the contractor’s total construction workforce, including any subcontractor workforce, measured in labor work hours, is comprised of Stockton residents.”
The Local Preference Ordinance (Stockton Municipal Code, Section 3.68.090), which states that “preference shall be given to the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and contractual services from local merchants, quality and price being equal,” has no effect as all bidders are located outside of Stockton and San Joaquin County. The project is under $1,000,000 and not subject to the Community Workforce and Training Agreement adopted by the City Council on July 26, 2016.
Environmental Clearance
It has been determined that the project conforms with the City’s General Plan, pursuant to California Government Code, Section 65402. It has also been determined this action/project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. Article 19, Section 15302(c), of the CEQA guidelines specify that projects involving replacement or reconstruction of an existing utility system with negligible or no expansion of an existing capacityare categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There are sufficient funds available in Account No. 431-4331-606 (Wastewater Treatment Plant - Capital Outlay) to award the Construction Contract in the amount of $131,108 to Slater Waterproofing, Inc. of Montclair, California, for the Digester Wall Repairs, Project No. M43000.
There is no impact to the City’s General Fund, or any other unrestricted fund, from the recommended action.