Resolution 15-077 Awarding the Contract for the Ramp 5 Restroom Project

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

City Clerk/Public Works Director

RESOLUTION 15-077

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOMER CITY COUNCIL AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE RAMP 5 RESTROOM PROJECT TO THE FIRM OF BEACHY CONSTRUCTION OF HOMER, ALASKA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $279,600 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS.

WHEREAS, Cruise Ship Head Tax monies have been expended to improve facilities around the harbor for the benefit of cruise ship passengers; and

WHEREAS, These improvements include new fenders on the Deep Water Dock, trails and amenities around the Small Boat Harbor, shelters, guard shack, art, banners, signage, and restrooms; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available to construct a restroom at Ramp 5; and

WHEREAS, Public Works prepared bid documents and solicited bids in accordance with the City’s procurement policy (bids were advertised in the Homer Tribune on July 15 and 22); and

                WHEREAS, Nine bids were publicly opened and read on August 4 (see Memorandum 15-142); and

WHEREAS, The firm of Beachy Construction of Homer, Alaska was determined to be the low responsive bidder, the bid was below the engineer’s estimate, and the firm is qualified to complete the work; and

WHEREAS, This award is not final until written notification is received by Beachy Construction of Homer, Alaska from the City of Homer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska, approves the contract award for the Ramp 5 Restroom project to the firm of Beachy Construction of Homer, Alaska, in the amount of $279,600 and authorizes the City Manager to execute the appropriate documents.

                PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 24th day of August, 2015.

CITY OF HOMER

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MARY E. WYTHE, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note:      Acct. No. 415-0931 ($279,600)