HomeMy WebLinkAbout15165RESOLUTION NO. 15165
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,440 TO RUSS GRADING & EXCAVATING, INC.,
FOR PROJECT NO. 23-027, EMERGENCY BID FOR CITY PARK ZOO CANAL
PIPELINE REPLACEMENT, SETTING FORTH $7,944 FOR CONTINGENCIES,
AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, an emergency City improvement contract was requested by the Director of
Public Works and authorized by the Mayor in accordance with Section 1-10-5 of the Pueblo
Municipal Code for Project No. 23-027, Emergency Bid for City Park Zoo Canal Pipeline
Replacement;
WHEREAS, the proposal of Russ Grading & Excavating, Inc., was the lowest of those
bids determined to be responsive and was determined to be the proposal which will achieve
maximum economy to the City under the conditions prevailing; and
WHEREAS, an emergency construction contract to complete the pipeline replacement
was there upon awarded to Russ Grading & Excavating, Inc., under Contract Number 23-027;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
City Council ratifies and approves the contract for the pipeline replacement at City Park
Zoo Canal with Russ Grading & Excavating, Inc., Project No. 23-027, Emergency Bid for City
Park Zoo Canal Pipeline Replacement project awarded to said contractor in the amount of
$79,440.00.
SECTION 2.
The Purchasing Agent was authorized to execute said contract on behalf of Pueblo, a
municipal corporation, and the City Clerk was authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and
attest same.
SECTION 3.
In addition to the amount of the bid set forth, as aforementioned, an additional amount
as stipulated in this section is hereby established for contingencies and additional work.
Contingencies and Additional Work………$7,944.00
SECTION 4.
Funds for Project No. 23-027 (including contingencies and additional work) shall be from
account 50161100-57970.
SECTION 5.
The officers and staff of the City of Pueblo are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution and the contract to implement the transactions
described herein. Furthermore, all actions previously taken by officers and staff of the City
consistent with the contract, including any payments authorized under the contract, are hereby
ratified.
SECTION 6.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED March 13, 2023
BY: Larry Atencio
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M3
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 13, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,440 TO RUSS GRADING &
EXCAVATING, INC., FOR PROJECT NO. 23-027, EMERGENCY BID
FOR CITY PARK ZOO CANAL PIPELINE REPLACEMENT, SETTING
FORTH $7,944 FOR CONTINGENCIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution ratifies and approves the award of an emergency construction contract
to Russ Grading & Excavating, Inc., for Project No. 23-027 Emergency Bid for City Park
Zoo Canal Pipeline Replacement.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Horseshoe Lake, located near the City Park Zoo and Tennis Courts, is used to irrigate
the Elmwood golf course and is filled by a canal that meanders through the Pueblo Zoo.
Water for this canal is fed from the Bessemer Ditch by an existing 18 inch corrugated
metal pipe and an open channel. This existing 18 inch CMP is failing. This project will
fix the failing pipe by replacing it and the canal with a new 18" diameter plastic pipe.
This project will consist of removing 361 L.F. of 18" Diameter Corrugated Metal Pipe
and installing 60 L.F. of 18" Diameter Polypropylene (PP) pipe, 480 L.F. of high-density
Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, importing of fill material and other incidental items as shown
in the plans and specifications.
The Resolution ratifies the emergency construction contract that was awarded to Russ
Grading & Excavating, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding (including contingencies) in the amount of $87,384.00 will be paid from
account 50161100-57970.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not approving this Resolution would require a finding that there was not an emergency
condition.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 23-027 Bid Summary - Emergency Bid for City Park Zoo Canal Pipeline
Replacement