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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DISPENSING WITH BIDDING PROCEDURES
DUE TO LIMITED TIME TO COMPLETE THE REMODEL AND
AUTHORIZING RYMAC GENERAL CONTRACTING 8.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (RYMAC) TO PROVIDE DESIGN
AND REMODEL UNDER SECTION 3.20_060 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DESIGN/BUILD FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
BRUNDAGE LANE NAVIGATION CENTER_
WHEREAS, On November 6, 2018, Measure N, the Public Safety and Vital
Services Measure (PSVS) was passed by the City of Bcokersfield voters, increasing
the sales and use tax within the City of Bakersfield from 7.25 to 8.25 percent; and
WHEREAS, the funding from PSVS has been allocated by the City to address
top community priorities, including reducing homelessness through partnerships
with service providers to increase outreacF-i, sheltering and construction of
affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2020 the City Council approved the purchase of
1 7 acres of property at 1900 E Brundage Lone for the development of a 150 -bed
emergency shelter known cis the Brundage Lane Navigation Center (BLNC); and
WHEREAS, initial tenant improvements of the BLNC were completed in
October 2020, the first guests were welcomed on October 26, 2020 and since then
the BLNC has provided hundreds of individuals with wrap-around health, mental
health and housing services: cond
WHEREAS, on various nights in 2021, the BLNC reached capacity for
individuals and pets; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to research and possibly perform
additional tenant improvements to the BLNC to expand capacity for individuals
and pets; and
WHEREAS, the use of design/build methodologies hos been shown to be an
effective method of reducing construction costs; and
WHEREAS, the use of design/build joins the construction and design of a
project under one single legal entity thereby reducing conflicts; cond
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WHEREAS, the City Council believes the use of design/build is appropriate
for certain unique projects where specialized design or construction methods are
necessary or special design expertise must be employed; and
WHEREAS, due to time constraints to complete the remodel of the facility,
such work can only be reasonable obtained from one vendor because of the
restricted availability of such work that can be done on an accelerated time
schedule; and
WHEREAS, RYMAC designed and constructed various portions of the BLNC
in 2020, and is willing to provide the necessary design and construction for the
remodel and expansion of the BLNC; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends the Council dispense with
bidding requirements, in accordance with subsection D.2 of Section 3.20.060 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
as follows:
The City Council finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are
true and correct and are hereby incorporated fully as a material part
of this Resolution and based upon such matters, the City Council
makes the additional findings set forth herein below.
2. The Finance Director is authorized to dispense with bidding in
accordance with Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
3. The Brundage Lane Navigation Center Tenant Improvements project
justifies an exception to the bidding process and the City Council
hereby determines that the work, supplies, equipment, and material
can best be obtained through the design/build construction
procurement process.
4. The expenditure of funds for RYMAC to provide the necessary
conceptual design development and cost estimating services for the
remodel of the selective areas within the Facility shall not exceed
Fifty -Eight Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy -Four Dollars ($58,274).
5. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of
this Resolution and it shall become effective immediately upon its
approval.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
October 6, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
NT:
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COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, FREEMAN,AG*A-Y, PARLIER
JgLIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
OCT 2 0 2021
APPROVED
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By
KAREN K. GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
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UA H. RUDNICK
ty City Attorney II
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