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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH
HART-CROWSER, INC., FOR THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS LOCATED IN
THE CITY PUBLIC WORKS YARD
WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code required bid procedures, the city of
Seward advertised a request for proposals to provide professional services to perform site
assessment necessary for the removal and disposal of underground storage tanks located
in the city public works yard; and
WHEREAS, three firms responded to the request for proposals; and
WHEREAS, all three proposals were found to be responsive; and
WHEREAS, only Hart-Crowser, Inc., was represented at the on-site pre-proposal
meeting conducted by the city although all proposers were encouraged to attend; and
WHEREAS, Hart-Crowser, Inc., appeared to have the best understanding of the
site and local requirements and included with their cost estimate an estimate by B. C.
Excavating from removal and disposal of the three fuel tanks; and
WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by Hart-Crowser did not contain an estimate
for storage, treabnent or disposal of the tanks' contents or any contaminated soil or water
found at the site; and
WHEREAS, the actual cost of professional services and tank removal will depend
on the amount of contamination, if any, and could greatly exceed the estimate quoted
in the proposals if extensive contamination is discovered; and
WHEREAS, contractors removing underground storage tanks and/or contaminated
soils must be certified by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation;
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 execute a contract with Hart-
Crowser, Inc., to provide professional services necessary to meet the requirements of the
state of Alaska for removal of underground storage tanks for an amount not to exceed
$14,820.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-133
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Section 2. A project contingency account in the amount of $1,480 is hereby
approved for a total project budget not to exceed $16,300.
Section 3. It is in the public interest to waive the competitive bid process for the
removal and disposal of the underground storage tanks because of the requirement that
ADEC approve and certify the firm selected for removal and disposal of contaminants.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this
10th day of August, 1992.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
A TIEST:
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Bencardino, Crane, Cripps, Dunham, Krasnansky, Swartz, White
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None
None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the city of
Seward, Alaska
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(City Seal)
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney
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