Resolution 6496 - Laserfiche WebLink

NOW,THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT THAT: A. Declaration of Emergency. As indicated by forensic and structural analysis of the discharge line as described above,the discharge line may break again at any time,which is an unforeseen circumstance beyond the control of the City that is an immediate threat to the proper performance of essential City functions. Because another break would likely cause material loss or damage to property, risk to public health and the environment, immediate action is necessary to replace approximately 1,600 feet of the discharge line. In accordance with RCW 39.04.280 and the City's Purchasing Guidelines,the City Council therefore declares and finds that an emergency exists. B. Waiver of Competitive Requirements/Authorization to Award. 1. General Waiver and Authorization. In accordance with RCW 39.04.280 and the City's Purchasing Guidelines,the City Council waives competitive requirements for the replacement of approximately 1,600 feet of the discharge line and work associated with the replacement. The Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute and award,on behalf of the City,all contracts and other instruments necessary for the replacement of the approximately 1,600 feet of the discharge line and the work associated with the replacement, including, but not limited to, permit applications, contracts and purchase orders for acquisition of materials, contracts for engineering services, contracts for professional services, and contracts for construction. 2. Limited Emergency Competitive Process for Award of Construction Contract. The City's Purchasing Guidelines state that during an emergency,the City will still make "make efforts to include a level of competition that is practical under the circumstances." In light of this requirement, the imminent threat,the need for immediate action,the size of the project,the contractor experience necessary to bid accurately and quickly, and the contractor experience necessary to complete the project swiftly,the Public Works Department recommends, and the City Council approves,the following limited emergency competitive process for the award of the construction contract for the project: a. Once the plans and specifications are ready,the City will solicit bids from experienced contractors who have recent track records of success with the City with similar projects. In particular,the City will invite bids from contractors that have successfully completed or substantially completed at least one project for the City within the last three years (that is, completed between May 9, 2009 and May 9, 2012)that included installation of at least 2,000 feet of 16-inch or greater diameter pipe for pressure service (water or sewer). Based on this,the City will invite bids for the project construction contract from only the following six contractors: IMCO General Construction,Tri-State Construction,Shoreline Construction, KLB Construction,B&L Utility,and Stellar J Corporation. The Public Works Department anticipates that several of these contractors will submit bids. There will be no advertisement or other public posting of the bid package.