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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH HARMON CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
SAND SHED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $124,692, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the public works sand shed sustained critical damage when the south wall was
hit by the D-6 dozer while working within the structure causing the concrete wall to crumble; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the damage the City's insurance company has agreed to pay
$90,000 toward the cost of replacing the structure; and
WHEREAS, failure to immediately begin reconstruction of the sand shed to beat the winter
freeze, will result in the City being without an adequate storage facility until the spring, and the
public works department investigated the possibility of renting space for sand storage from Metco
and that option was not available; and
WHEREAS, staff solicited quotes from contractors capable of immediately reconstructing
the storage shed within the City's required timeline, and the lowest bid was from Harmon
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Construction in the amount of $124,692, with said bid resulting in a structure which will be partially
moveable at a future date, and the administration recommends award of a contract to Harmon
Construction; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 6.10.120(a)(2). Specialized products and professional
services exempt provides for a waiver from the standard procurement provisions in the case where
"an emergency makes the delay incident to competitive bidding unreasonable."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The city manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Harmon
Construction in an amount not to exceed $124,692, in substantially the form as attached hereto.
Section 2. The Seward City Council hereby waives the competitive procurement requires in
accordance with the above recitals which are incorporated herein, and considers this procurement to
be an emergency which makes the delay incident to competitive bidding unreasonable.
Section 3. Funding in the amount of $124,692 is appropriated as follows: $90,000 from
insurance proceeds account no. 101-0000-4630 and $34,692 from the General Fund reserves account
no. 101-0000-3050, to the Capital Acquisition Fund account no. 103-1030-5910.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-088
Section 4. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this day of 14`h day
of September, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Dunham, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT : None
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 14, 2009
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Agenda Item• Sand Shed Replacement
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In December of 2008, the sand shed located in the Public Works yard on 6th Ave. partially collapsed
while staff was filling it with sand. The south concrete wall was bumped bythe D-6 dozer blade, and
the wall crumbled, causing the roof structure to partially collapse on the south side of the structure.
The shed was built over 40 years ago. The concrete foundation has continued to deteriorate over the
last 10 years, apparently the result of a poor concrete mix design. The timber roof structure collapse
has rendered the roof unsalvageable. With the imminence of winter upon us, it would be in the City's
best interest to apply the provisions of the Seward City Code, Chapter 6.10, Article 1 (6.10.120.
Specialized products and professional services exempt. (a) (2) Where an emergency makes the
delay incident to competitive bidding unreasonable, and authorize immediate replacement of this
structure.
Staff, over the course of settling the insurance claim, did obtain two bids to replace the structure. The
bid from Harmon Construction in Seward was $31,000 less expensive than the bid from Ashwater-
Burns, Inc. (AMLJIA obtained this bid on behalf of the City). The Harmon Construction bid
includes demolition, engineering, construction and a roof and wall structure that can be moved at a
later date (when the City Shop is relocated). Harmon Construction will begin the sand shed
replacement project (contingent upon Council approval) on September 15, 2009.
INTENT:
Enter into an agreement with Harmon Construction, to demo and replace the failed sand shed
structure for an amount not to exceed $124,692.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution/ordinance is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward insurance company (Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association) has
indicated that they will settle the insurance claim for the amount of $90,000. They had a property
value of $156,204 on the failed structure. The intent is to utilize $90,000 in insurance settlement
funds plus $34,692 in General Fund reserves to pay the cost of replacing this structure.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Seward City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Harmon Construction for the demolition and reconstruction of the failed sand shed at
Public Works for an amount not to exceed $124,692.