Resolution 14503CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO.
RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 3 -15.2 OF THE ALAMEDA CITY CHARTER IN THE
AMOUNT OF $223,100, INCLUDING CONTINGENCIES, TO
MOUNTAIN CASCADE TO PIPEBURST EXISTING 14 INCH VCP
STORM DRAIN PIPE AND REPLACE WITH 16 INCH HDPE PIPE
ON EIGHTH STREET, BETWEEN PACIFIC AVENUE AND
LINCOLN AVENUE (REQUIRES FOUR AFFIRMATIVE VOTES)
WHEREAS, a sinkhole developed adjacent to the manhole on Eighth
Street at Lincoln Avenue; and
WHEREAS, attempts to clean out the pipe for videoing resulted in more
soil entering the pipe and cracks were observed in other sections of pipe
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nearby; and
WHEREAS, it was further observed that soil had fallen into the pipe in at
least two locations and one location was in the middle of a very busy
intersection; and
WHEREAS, the pavement on top of two sections of pipe was still in
place but of questionable support; and
WHEREAS, PW staff was unable to ascertain the full extent of the
damage because every time they tried to put in a video to determine the extent
of the damage there was more soil loss; and
WHEREAS, the City experienced heavy rains last October, which could
have resulted in even more soil loss and potentially localized failure of
pavement this year if repairs were not made; and
WHEREAS, the damaged area posed a significant danger to drivers
without immediate repair, thereby constituting a health and safety ; emer encf
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and
WHERES, the Public Works Department issued a Request for Proposals
with a turn around time of only 5 days owing to the urgency of repairin g the
damaged area; and
WHEREAS, Section 3-15.2 of the City Charter provides that the City
Council, by four affirmative votes, in the event of a sudden, unexpected
occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action
to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential
public services, the City Manager or designee may exceed the sum rovided b
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general law and forego competitive bid, subject to ratification by Council as
soon as practicable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Alameda, pursuant to Section 3-15.2 of the City Charter, and by four
affirmative votes, the City Council hereby ratifies the award of a contract in the
amount of $223,100, including contingencies, to Mountain Cascade to pipeburst
existing 14-Inch VCP storm drain pipe and replace with 16-Inch HDPE pipe on
Eighth Street, between Pacific Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.
1, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 3rd day of November, 2010, by the following vote to
wit:
AYES: Counciimembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 4th day of October, 2010.
Lara Weisiger, City C e k
City of Alameda