HomeMy WebLinkAbout43-24RESOLUTION NO. 43-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE
MATADERO CREEK RESTORATION AND BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT AND
APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ENGEO FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2024, the City Council approved the Plans and Specifications for both
the Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization and Offsite Mitigation Planting and
Fencing Projects and authorize staff to advertise for formal bids; and
WHEREAS, the Town received bids from four contractors on July 2, 2024, ranging from
$762,523 and $1,032,640, which the lowest bid is 21% higher than the Engineer's Estimate of
$632,180; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, the Town received a bid protest from Brannon Corporation, the second
lowest bidder, regarding the lowest bid from Michael Glynn Construction Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, . the City Attorney has reviewed the bid protest and determined that the issues raised
are minor irregularities that do not warrant rejection of the apparent lowest bid from Michael Glynn
Construction Services, especially because they do not create any unfair competitive advantage to
the bidder and does not affect the bid price; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the City Council to reject all bids for staff to reevaluate and
update the Plans and Specifications for rebid by spring 2025; and
WHEREAS, ENGEO has incurred $70,700 in additional costs over the original agreement
amount of $199,800, related to onsite and offsite mitigation measures and securing approvals from
regulatory agencies; and
WHEREAS, ENGEO's cost to update the Plans and Specifications for a rebid would be $30,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
that;
1. All bids received for the Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project are
rejected, and staff is directed to update the Plans and Specifications for rebid in spring
2025.
2. First Amendment to the consultant services agreement with ENGEO for an amount of
$100,700 for additional services is approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute necessary amendment with ENGEO.
RESOLUTION NO. 43-24
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of
Los Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on 181h day of July 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Mok, Schmidt, Tankha, Tyson, Swan
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
"AAa Birdsong -Miller, City Clerk
By: r7&
tan ok, Mayor