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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15325RESOLUTION NO. 15325 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,044.26 TO PARKER EXCAVATING, INC., FOR PROJECT NO. 23-099, FOUNTAIN CREEK TRAIL EMERGENCY REPAIRS, AND APPROVING THE PURCHASING AGENT'S EXECUTION OF 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 23-099, Fountain Creek Trail Emergency Repairs; and, WHEREAS, the proposal of Parker Excavating, Inc., was the lowest of those bids received by informal bidding 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 repairs was awarded to Parker Excavating, Inc., under Project No. 23-099; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. City Council ratifies and approves the contract for the trail repairs at Fountain Creek with Parker Excavating, Inc., Project No. 23-099, Fountain Creek Emergency Repairs project awarded to said contractor in the amount of $112,044.26. SECTION 2. The Purchasing Agent was authorized to execute said contract on behalf of Pueblo, a municipal corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 3. Funds in the amount of $112,044.26, for Project No. 23-099 shall be from account Project CI2322, Fountain Creek Trail Repairs. SECTION 4. 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 therein. 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 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED: August 14, 2023 BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega 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: August 14, 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 $112,044.26 TO PARKER EXCAVATING, INC., FOR PROJECT NO. 23-099, FOUNTAIN CREEK TRAIL EMERGENCY REPAIRS, AND APPROVING THE PURCHASING AGENT'S EXECUTION OF SAME SUMMARY: This Resolution ratifies and approves award of an Emergency Construction Contract to Parker Excavating, Inc., for Project No. 23-099 Fountain Creek Trail Emergency Repairs. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: The Fountain River Trail was an emergency project because of the heavy rains we had in May and June washed out the bike trail that is on Hwy 47 and Jerry Murphy. It was a severe wash out that has happened before. A drainage system was installed so that we wouldn’t have to repair the bike trail again. The Resolution ratifies the emergency construction contract that was awarded to Parker Excavating, Inc. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funding in the amount of $112,044.26 will be paid from account Project CI2322, Fountain Creek Trail Repairs. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None. ALTERNATIVES: Not approve this Resolution, but this would require a finding that there was not an emergency condition. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: 1. 23-099 Payment Authorization