HomeMy WebLinkAbout4989 RESOLUTION NO. 4 9 8 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT NUMBER 13-10, PROJECT NUMBER
CP1207, 'D' STREET UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, a project bid opening for the construction of the utility Improvements
on D Street NE was held on August 29, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Public Works Department is assessing the bids
received to identify the lowest responsible bidder following the bid opening; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Protest from the apparent second lowest bidder was
received on August 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Public Works Department is evaluating the
bidders protest; and
WHEREAS, delaying the award of the construction contract to a regularly
scheduled City Council meeting would result in a two week or more delay of the
construction start date, and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the City to award Contract No 13-10, in
conformity with bid documents, and to take all appropriate steps to enter into an
agreement for construction of CP1207, 'D' Street Utility Improvements, with all
expediency to take advantage of the remaining construction season.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, KING
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
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Resolution No. 4989
September 3, 2013
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Section 1. The Mayor of the City of Auburn and the Auburn City Clerk are
hereby authorized to review bids, evaluate the bid protest, award, and execute an
agreement between the City of Auburn and the lowest responsible and responsive
bidder for Project Number CP1207, Public Works Contract Number 13-10, 'D' Street
Utility Improvements, which agreement shall conform with the bid documents, provided
that the costs do not exceed 110% of the project budget.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and
signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this �3x-' day of 2013.
CITY F AUBUR
PETER LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST.
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM.
196 niel B. ;City Attorne
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Resolution No 4989
September 3, 2013
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