CC Resolution 1987-055^"5 RESOLUTION NO. 87-55
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION
OF A DRAINAGE FORCE MAIN WITHOUT COMPETITIVE
BIDDING
WHEREAS, a chronic drainage problem exists on Washington Street
north if its intersection with State Highway 111; and
WHEREAS, Jones Brothers Construction Company has contacted with
the Coachella Valley Water District to install a sanitary sewer force
main in Washington Street between the Whitewater River and the site
of the above drainage problem; and
WHEREAS, a partial solution to the drainage problem at a
significant savings in cost to the City will result from the
installation of the drainage force main in a common trench with the
sanitary sewer force main; and
WHEREAS, construction on the sanitary sewer force main is
underway and the opportunity to install the drainage force main as a
part of that project will not exist unless the City acts immediately
and without going through the process of competitive bidding.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. It is hereby declared that the public interests and
necessity demand the expenditure of public money for the
installation of the drainage force main in order to
safeguard public health and safety.
2. The Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract
with Jones Brothers Construction Company, without
compliance with competitive bidding requirements, for the
installation of the drainage force main at a price not to
exceed $ 34.000
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 29th day of September
MAYOR
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