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Resolution rejecting all bids for the Water Quality Control Plant and Pump Station Coating and Corrosion Protection Project Phase One, (Project No. ss1307 & ss1901).
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (City) co-owns and operates the South San Francisco/San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) located at 195 Belle Air Road, and sewer and stormwater pump stations and,
WHEREAS, the City implemented a protective coatings program to improve the longevity of aging and degrading wastewater facilities and prolong the useful life of the system components, meet service expectations and regulatory requirements, and safeguard the system’s safety and reliability.
WHEREAS, on February 21 and 28, 2020, staff issued a Notice Inviting Bids for the Water Quality Control Plant and Pump Station Coating and Corrosion Protection Project Phase One, (Project No. ss1307 & ss1901), and on April 2, 2020, staff received two (2) bids in response; and
WHEREAS, the bids received were substantially higher than the engineer’s estimate and the project construction budget; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20166, a public entity retains the discretion to reject all bids it receives on a given project and re-advertise; and
WHEREAS; the City has determined that it will need to review and revise the contract scope of work and then rebid the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby rejects all bids for the Water Quality Control Plant and Pump Station Coating and Corrosion Protection Project Phase One (Project No. ss1307 & ss1901).
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