Report Prepared by: Ian Sather, E.I.T Assistant Engineer, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Approval to Reject All Bids Received for the Re-Bid of Project No. CP220077 Merced Regional Fire Training Facility
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers rejecting all bids received to construct the Merced Regional Fire Training Facility due to insufficient funding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion rejecting all bids received for Project CP220077 - Merced Regional Fire Training Facility and direct staff to re-elevate the scope, funding and re-bid the project.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or,
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by City Council.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article II, Section 200 - Powers, City of Merced and Article XI, Section 1109 - Contracts on Public Works.
Merced Municipal Code, Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
The City Council, in its discretion, when it is in the best interests of the city to do so, may waive any informalities or minor irregularities in any bid process, may reject any or all bids, or may accept the bid that best serves the public purpose even though it may not be the lowest. The City Council may readvertise for bids or, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, proceed with the purchase of the materials, supplies, equipment or contractual services by negotiation in the open market.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 2026/2027 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Merced Regional Fire Training Facility (City Project No. CP220077) is a capital improvement project planned for construction in the Airport Industrial Park in Merced, California. In 2023, the Merced Fire Department completed a strategic planning process. Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan is to "provide an effective and efficient response to all ...
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