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HomeMy WebLinkAbout87-25 - Corona del Mar Water Main Replacement ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 87 -25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AUTHORIZING THAT A CORONA DEL MAR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT BE LET WITHOUT ADVERTISING BECAUSE OF URGENT NECESSITY • WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has experienced a recent failure of an existing 60- year -old cast iron water main system on the southerly side of Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar, said failure resulting in severe traf- fic congestion, potential traffic safety hazards, loss of water service, and potential fire hazards; and WHEREAS, because the age and severely distressed condition of the remainder of the system could result in another such failure; and WHEREAS, plans, specifications and a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for replacement of the remainder of said system have been prepared and obtained to construct as soon as practicable; and WHEREAS, informal bid procedures, wherein unadvertised but competitive sealed bids may be opened in the Purchasing Agent's office and a contract may be executed by the City Manager, may save approximately one and one -half months from the usual formal bid procedure time requirement; and WHEREAS, the additional time required for the formal bid procedures would require that construction work be performed in and adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway during the traffic - congested summer season; and WHEREAS, City Charter Section 1110 permits work of urgent necessity to be let without advertising for bids; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach that said replacement of the remainder of an old cast iron water main on the southerly side of Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar is of urgent necessity, and that a contract for such work may be let by the City Manager without advertising. ADOPTED this 9th • ATTEST: a City Clerk day of Rebruary 1QR7