HomeMy Public PortalAbout2009.084 (05-19-09)RESOLUTION NO. 2009.084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
RESCINDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS LIGHT EMITTING
DIODES (LED) RETROFIT PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 4011.67.882,
ORIGINALLY AWARDED TO METRO PARKING AND TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC.;
AWARDING SAID CONTRACT TO THE SECOND APPARENT LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, CHRISTOPHER R. MORALES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$248,371; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2009.042 awarding the contract in amount of $226,029 for the Light Emitting Diodes
(LED) Retrofit Project to Metro Parking and Traffic Systems Inc., the apparent lowest
responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, said contractor has now refused to comply with the requirements of
the contract documents and thus becomes non-responsive; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has ascertained that Christopher R.
Morales Inc., was the apparent second lowest responsible bidder at $248,371; and
WHEREAS, a reference check has revealed that this contractor has the
necessary experience and contractor's license for this type of project; and
WHEREAS, the cost of this project will be paid with loan proceeds for the
California Energy Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council rescinds the contract for the Light Emitting
Diodes (LED) Retrofit Project previously awarded to Metro Parking and Traffic Systems
Inc.
Section 2. That said contract be awarded to the second apparent responsible
lowest bidder, Christopher R. Morales, Inc., in the amount of $248,371.
Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the agreement
between the City of Lynwood and Christopher R. Morales Inc. The agreement shall be
in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Section 4.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section S.The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City Council
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this May 19th, 2009.
ATTEST:
Maria T. Santillan
Mayor
Maria Quinonez Roger1~iale
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED S TO FORM:
Fred Galante
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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G. Daniel Ojeda, P.E.
Director of Public Works /City Engineer
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 19`h day of May, 2009.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO,
AND SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Maria Quinonez, ity Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2009.084 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 19`h day of May, 2009.
aria Quinonez, City Clerk