HomeMy WebLinkAboutC33890C - Reject Bids - Readverts - University Site Soil 767-15Contract No. C33890C
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: REJECT ALL BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. C33890C AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO RE -ADVERTISE (PROJECT
NO. 767-15)
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: January 8, 2015
CONTENTS: Location Map
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
1. Reject all bids for Contract No. C33890C for the University Site Soil
Stabilization Project (Project 767-15); and
2. Authorize City Clerk to re -advertise and call for bids for the subject
project
Background
The City has advertised for bids to stabilize the soil on the undeveloped land at the
University Site, bounded by Frank Sinatra, Gerald Ford, and Cook Street. The lot has
been a source of complaints from residents and the South Coast Air Quality
Management District due to the blowing sand. The project was advertised, and on
December 9, 2014, bids were opened and read aloud. The following is a summary of
bids received:
Contractor Location Bid Amount
EP&A La Quinta, CA $ 54,772.50
CV Construction and Eng. Beaumont, CA $ 78,153.00
TriStar Contracting II Desert Hot Springs, CA $ 79,021.19
Staff reviewed the contract documents and found that the apparent low bidder didn't
meet one of the licensing requirements of the contract. The second and third bidders
provided prices that were more than 40 percent higher than the apparent low bidder.
The Public Works Department is confident that by rebidding the project, more
competitive bids will be received. Staff recommends that Council reject all bids and
authorize the project to be re -bid.
Staff Report
Reject All Bids for Contract C33890C (Project 767-15)
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January 8, 2015
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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