REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Award of Contract for Construction of the Storm Water Compliance Project, Contract No. 2429, to Galeb Paving, Inc. and Related Budget Amendment
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
On November 9, 2022, Silicon Valley Power (SVP) opened bids for the Storm Water Compliance Project, Contract No. 2429 (Project). The primary objective of the Project is to implement best management practices to provide stormwater treatment for treated wooden utility poles in storage at the Utility's Corporation Yard.
The scope of the Project is to construct three concrete foundation pads - one for an outdoor storage rack and two for use as wooden utility pole storage. The two wooden utility pole storage locations will include the installation of curbs and a storm drain system which will intercept the existing system to include filter inserts for stormwater protection.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Santa Clara City Code Section 1310 (Contracts on public works), the City conducted a competitive Request for Bids (RFB) for this procurement requiring award to the lowest responsible bidder.
On October 12, 2022, the City released the RFB for construction of the Project using the City's bid notification system. Bids were opened on November 9, 2022, with the following results:
Engineer's Estimate:
$ 997,383
Contractor
Total Bid ($)
Percentage above/below Engineer's Estimate
Galeb Paving, Inc.
$580,685
-41.8%
Golden Bay Construction Inc.
$757,876
-24.0%
McGuire and Hester
$805,609
-19.2%
SVP staff, the City's design consultant, and the City Attorney's Office reviewed Galeb Paving's bid for compliance with the bid documents and determined that Galeb Paving submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Therefore, staff recommends award of the construction contract to Galeb Paving.
Award of contract will enable construction of the Project to begin in the Spring of 2023, wit...
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