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.. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH ORION MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $215,500 FOR INSURED REPAIRS TO
SYNCROLIFT DOCK
WHEREAS, the Syncrolift Dock located at SMIC sustained damage from a transient
vessel during the summer of 2011, which will require the replacement of fourteen (14) pilings.
repairs to a safety ladder, chocks and fender mounting brackets; and
WHEREAS, City Administration worked with AMLJIA to conduct an investigation of
the incident and to develop a plan to complete repairs to the dock; and
WHEREAS, at AMLJIA's request, three (3) companies were contacted by the City and
asked to provide a quote to complete the repairs to the dock. All three companies responded and
the lowest quote came from Orion Marine Contractors; and
WHEREAS, AMLJIA reviewed the three quotes and selected Orion Marine Contractors
as the lowest responsive quote; and
WHEREAS, Seward Ship's Dry Dock operates the Syncrolift Dock under contract with
the City; and
WHEREAS. Seward Ship's Dry Dock utilizes the City's insurer, AMLJIA, to provide
insurance for the syncrolift dock because the City's insurance provider is more cost - effective for
Seward Ship's Dry Dock; and
WHEREAS, Seward Ship's Dry Dock will pay the $25,000 deductible and the insurance
company will pay $215,500 for the necessary repairs, and each of these payments will be made
directly to the contractor with no use of City funds.
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 Orion
Marine Contractors Inc. in an amount not to exceed $215,500.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $215,500 is paid for by AMLJIA. The $25,000
deductible will be paid by Seward Ship's Dry Dock. For these reasons, and the other findings set
forth in the above recitals, which are incorporated herein by reference, the City Council finds.
pursuant to SCC 6.10.130, that the public interest would be best served by not requiring
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RESOLUTION 2013 -024
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competitive bids or proposals.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8` day of
April, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Terry, Seaward
NOES: Casagranda
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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JIhanna Kinney
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 8, 2013
To: Jim Hunt, City Manager
From: Norman Regis, Deputy Harbormaster
Agenda Item: Authorizing a Contract with Orion Marine
Contractors
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In 2011, while moored there during a storm event, a large vessel damaged 14 pilings, a safety ladder,
timber chocks and other hardware on the syncrolift dock. City Administration worked with AMLJIA
to conduct an investigation of the incident, and developed a repair strategy for this dock. R&M
Consultants completed a damage report and repair drawings for plans to replace the damaged
structure. The damage is covered by insurance.
The City of Seward submitted a request for quotes to three (3) companies: Orion Marine Contractors,
Pacific Pile & Marine and Storm Chasers Marine Services, Inc. All three companies responded to the
request for quotes: Orion Marine Contractors in the amount of $215,000.00, Pacific Pile & Marine in
the amount of $254,640.00 and Storm Chaser Marine Services in the amount of $366,426.00. The
City of Seward intends to enter into a contract with Orion Marine Contractors to complete the repairs
to Syncrolift Dock with the insurance coverage.
INTENT:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Orion Marine Contractors Inc.,
to complete repairs to the Syncrolift Dock.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: YesNoN/A
Comprehensive Plan
: Economic Development, Small Boat Harbor
x
1.
Development, expand and maximize potential of the existing harbor.
Strategic Plan
: Economic Base, Improve and Expand Maritime
x
2.
Facilities
FISCAL NOTE:
No City funding will be spent on this repair. ____________________________
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
Yes____x*_____ No________ *reviewed Resolution only, JK
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve resolution 2013-_______ authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Orion Marine Contractors Inc.in an amount not to exceed $215,000.00 paid for by AMLJIA,
$25,000.00 deductible paid for by Seward Ship’s Dry Dock.