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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: January 27, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Sean P. Crumby P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PIER
PLAZA STORAGE VAULT REPAIR PROJECT NO.
BP1401
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6432:
• Approving Plans and Specifications for the Pier Plaza Storage Vault
Repair Project No. BP1401;
• Awarding a contract for the Pier Plaza Storage Vault Repair Project No.
BP1401 to Golden State Constructors, Inc. in the amount of$38,400.;
• Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional construction in the
amount of$4,000; and
• Approving Budget Modification No. BA:1 4-07-01 for $10,000 in additional
construction funding to account number 045-333-44000.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
The City of Seal Beach owns, within its Public Right-of-Way, a storage facility.
This facility is located adjacent to Main Street and to Ocean Avenue on the
southeastern side of the pier. The storage room fronts to the 10'h Street Parking
lot and is paved on the roof which allows for public viewing and vehicular and
bike parking.
During a site visit during the summer of 2012, staff became aware of possible
structural deficiencies in regards to this storage room. The area directly above
the storage room was cordoned off and a structural engineering firm, Dale
Christian Structural Engineers, was contracted to perform a Limited Structural
Investigation (LSI) to determine if the room was damaged and needed repairs or
if the City could reopen the viewing area above the room.
The LSI (Attached), given to the City in December of 2012, identified structural
deficiencies in the storage room, including the roof. Due to these deficiencies,
Agenda Item— F
the engineering firm recommended that the parking/viewing area above the
storage room remain cordoned off to the general public until the roof and other
parts of the room be reconstructed.
The City was able to budget for repairs of this storage room in the 2013/2014
Fiscal Year Budget. In August of 2013, Dale Christian Structural Engineers, the
company that produced the LSI, was contracted to design the full structural
repairs to the storage room.
The project consists of constructing a concrete roof replacement, wall repairs and
a new roll up door to the existing exterior storage room.
On December 17, 2013, the City Clerk's office received one (1) bid with the
following result:
Rank Contractor Total Bid
1 Golden State Constructors, Inc. $ 38,400.
This project was advertised in major public works publications as well as in local
publications. Re-bidding this project would not be expected to generate
additional bidders. In addition, the Engineer's estimate for this work was
$40,000, and the low bidder is under that amount. Based upon the references,
qualifications, work experience and cost, staff recommends selecting Golden
State Constructors, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder at $38,400. It is
recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve
contract changes and additional work for up to approximately (10% of-the award).
The City Attorney's office has approved the construction agreement to be used
for this project. The contractor has signed the agreement and it is included in
this staff report. Exhibits to that agreement, including bonds and insurance
documents will be provided to the City after award of contract.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
This project complies with all requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically exempt under section 15301 class 1 (d).
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the City's standard Construction
Contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds have been approved in the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year Budget for the Pier
Plaza Storage Vault Repairs Project in the amount of $50,000. These funds are
not sufficient to fund the construction of this project. The budget necessary to
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complete this project is $60,000. The recommended actions include
expenditures as follows:
Item Amount
Construction (award) $ 38,400.00
Contingency (10%) $ 4,000.00
Design(Dale Christian) $ 7,900.00
Materials Testing $ 4,700.00
Inspection (Casulas Construction Services) $ 5,000.00
Total $ 60,000.00
Budget Amendment No. BA:14-07-01 in the amount of $10,000 is recommended
to provide sufficient funds for construction and to cover the necessary
construction costs for this project.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6432:
• Approving Plans and Specifications for the Pier Plaza Storage Vault
Repair Project No. BP1401;
• Awarding a contract for the Pier Plaza Storage Vault Repair Project No.
BP1401 to Golden State Constructors, Inc. in the amount of$38,400;
• Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional construction in the
amount of$4,000; and
• Approving Budget Amendment No. BA:14-07-01 for $10,000 in additional
construction funding to account number 045-333-44000.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
IN C"• aAluw
Sean P. Cruniby�—, P.E. Ingram, Citl(Ma ger
Director of Public Works
Prepared by: David Spitz, Associate Engineer
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 6432
B. Agreement-Golden State Constructors, Inc.
C. Initial Limited Structural Investigation 12.17.12-Dale Christian Structural Engineering,
Inc.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PIER PLAZA
STORAGE VAULT REPAIR PROJECT NO BP1481
VVHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach in proposing the proposed Pier Plaza
Storage Vault Repair Project No. BP14D1;and
VVHEREAS, staff recommends ae|aohng Golden State Constructors, Inc. as the
lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
NDVV. THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the plans and specifications for
the Pier Plaza Storage Vault Repair Project No. BP14D1;
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby awards a contract for the Pier Plaza
Storage Vault Repair Project No. Bp1401 in the amount of $38'4UOhn Golden
State Constructors, Inc.
SECTION 3. The Council hereby directs the City Manager to execute the
contract for the 8m Street Sewage Pump Station Project NuSS0yO1-3.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to approve
payments for additional work requests in connection with the Project in the
cumulative amount uf$4.0D0.
SECTION 5. The Council hereby approves Budget Amendment No. BA:14-07-
01 for $10,000 in additional construction funding 10 account number O45-333-
44000 and directs the Director ofFinance to modify the Fiscal Year 2013/2014
budget
SECTION G. The City Clerk nhoU certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution.
PASSED. APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at u
regular meeting held on the 271h_day of January_,2014by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members,
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Resolution Number G432
STATE OFCALIFORNIA )
COUNTY DFORANGE SS
CITY OFSEAL BEACH �
|. Undo Devine. City Clerk of the City of Seal Baaoh, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6432 on file in
the office of the City C|erk, peaoed, apprnved, and adopted by the Seal Beach
City Council ota regular meeting held onthe 27th_ day of_JaDua .2O14.
City Clerk
AGREEMENT FOR
PIER PLAZA STORAGE VAULT REPAIRS
PROJECT NO. BP1 40'1
between
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City of Seal Beach
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
and
Golden State Constructors, Inc.
208 East Orangethorpe Avenue
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 625-8758
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 27th day of January, 2014, by
and between the City of Seal Beach, a California charter city ("City") and
Golden State Constructors, Inc., a Corporation ("Contractor").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the plans and specifications
for the Pier Plaza Storage Vault Repairs Project No. BP1401 ("Project") with
respect to design criteria; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has submitted a bid to City for the Project dated
December 17, 2013 in the amount of $38,400.00 ("Accepted Proposal"
hereinafter). The Accepted Proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit G and
contains, among other things, provisions defining the Project scope.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the parties of
the mutual promises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Contractors Services.
1.1 Scope and Level of Services. For and in consideration of
the mutual promises set forth herein, and subject to the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall perform and complete in good and
workmanlike manner all work ("Work") required by this Agreement and the
documents listed in Subsection 1.2 for the Project.
1.2 Contract Documents. The "Contract Documents" that
comprise this Agreement between City and Contractor are the: Notice Inviting
Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Accepted Proposal, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid
Schedule(s), List of Subcontractors, Contractor's Industrial Safety Record,
Contractor's Qualification Statement, Bid Security Forms for Check or Bond,
Specifications, General and Special Provisions and documents referenced
therein, all addenda as prepared prior to the date of bid opening setting forth
any modifications or interpretations of any of said documents, this Agreement,
Exhibits attached to this Agreement, including but not limited to the
Performance Bond (Exhibit A), Payment Bond (Exhibit B), Workers'
Compensation Insurance Certificate (Exhibit C), Insurance Endorsements
(Exhibit D), Acknowledgment of Penal and Civil Penalties Concerning
Contractor Licensing Laws (Exhibit E), Labor Law Requirements (Exhibit F),
Accepted Proposal (Exhibit G) and any and all supplemental agreements
executed amending or extending the Work contemplated and that may be
required to complete the Work in a substantial and acceptable mariner. These
Contract Documents are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
1.3 The Work shall be performed in accordance with the
Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents. Contractor shall furnish
at its own expense all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary
therefor, except such labor, materials, equipment and services as are
specified in the Contract Documents to be furnished by City.
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1.4 In the event of any material discrepancy between the
express provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of the other Contract
Documents, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
2. 'Effective Date. This Agreement is effective as of January 27,
2014 (the "Effective Date") and shall remain in full force and effect until
Contractor has rendered the services required by this Agreement.
3. Payment. For performing and completing the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents, City shall pay Contractor, in full
compensation therefor, the amount of $38,400.00, subject to any additions
and deletions pursuant to the terms of the Contract Documents. Said sum
shall constitute payment in full for all work performed hereunder, including,
without limitation, all labor, materials, equipment, tools and services used or
incorporated in the Work, supervision, administration, overhead, expenses and
any and all other things required, furnished or incurred for completion of the
Work as specified in the Contract Documents. City shall make payments to
Contractor on account of the contract sum at the time, in the manner, and
upon the conditions specified in the Contract Documents. The City Manger
may authorize extra work to fund unforeseen conditions up to the amount
approved at the time of award by the City Council. Payment for additional
work in excess of this amount requires prior City Council authorization.
4. Contractor's Personnel.
4.1 All Work shall be performed by Contractor or under
Contractor's direct supervision, and all personnel shall possess the
qualifications, permits, and licenses required by state and local law and by the
Notice Inviting Bids/Instructions to Bidders to perform such Services, including,
without limitation, a City of Seal Beach business license as required by the
Seal Beach Municipal Code.
4.2 Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all
employees' wages and benefits, and shall comply with all requirements
pertaining to employer's liability, Workers' Compensation, unemployment
insurance, and Social Security. Contractor shall fully comply with the Workers'
Compensation law regarding Contractor and Contractors employees.
4.3 Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its
elected officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city officials, from any
and all liabilities, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the
extent arising from Contractors alleged violations of personnel practices.
4.4 Contractor is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a
wholly independent contractor. Contractor shall have no power to incur any
debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act as an agent of
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City. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of
Contractor or any of Contractor's employees, except as set forth in this
Agreement. Contractor shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that
it or any of its officers, agents, or employees are in any manner employees of
City. Contractor shall pay all required taxes on amounts paid to Contractor
under this Agreement, and indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all
taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of
the work performed pursuant to this Agreement.
4.5 City shall have the right to offset against the amount of
any fees due to Contractor under this Agreement any amount due to City from
Contractor as a result of Contractor's failure to promptly pay to City any
reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section 4.
5. Indemnification.
5.1 Contractor's Duty. Contractor shall defend, indemnify,
and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, agents,
and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City
officials (collectively "Indemnitees") free and harmless from and against any
and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or
damage to property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of
action, suits, losses, bid protests, stop notices, judgments, fines, penalties,
liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees,
disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever
(individually, a "Claim," collectively, "Claims"), in any manner arising out of or
incident to the performance of this Agreement, including without limitation, the
payment of all consequential damages and attorneys' fees and other related
costs and expenses. Further, Contractor shall appoint competent defense
counsel, at Contractor's own cost, expense and risk, to defend any and all
such suits, actions or other legal proceedings of every kind arising out of or
incident to the performance of this Agreement that may be brought or
instituted against Indemnitees. Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment,
award or decree that may be rendered against City or the other Indemnitees in
any such suit, action, or other legal proceeding arising out of or incident to the
performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall reimburse City and the other
Indemnitees, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of
them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided.
Contractor's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance
proceeds, if any, received by Contractor or Indemnitees. This indemnity shall
apply to all Claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies
are applicable.
5.2 Bid Protests. In addition to its obligations pursuant to
Section 5.1, Contractor shall reimburse City for all attorneys' fees and costs
incurred by City in connection with, arising out of or incident to any bid protest.
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5.3 City's Sole Negligence. Nothing in Section 5.1 shall be
construed to require Contractor to indemnify Indemnitees for that portion of
any Claim to the extent arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct
of the Indemnitees.
5.4 Nonwaiver of Rights. Indemnitees do not, and shall not,
waive any rights that they may possess against Contractor because of the
acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or
certificate required pursuant to this Agreement.
5.5 Waiver of Right of Subrogation. Contractor, on behalf of
itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of
subrogation against the Indemnitees, while acting within the scope of their
duties, from all claims, losses, and liabilities arising out of or incident to
activities or operations performed by or on behalf of the Indemnitor.
5.6 Survival. The provisions of this Section 5 shall survive the
termination of this Agreement and are in addition to any other rights or
remedies that Indemnitees may have under the law. Payment is not required
as a condition precedent to an Indemnitee's right to recover under this
indemnity provision, and an entry of judgment against Contractor shall be
conclusive in favor of the Indemnitee's right to recover under this indemnity
provision.
6. Insurance.
6.1 Liability Insurance. Contractor shall procure and maintain
in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement insurance against
claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or
in connection with the performance of the services hereunder by Contractor,
and its agents, representatives, employees and subcontractors. The policy
limits set forth below do not act as a limitation upon the amount of
indemnification to be provided by Contractor. Contractor shall complete and
execute the following documents attached as Exhibits hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference:
6.1.1 Exhibit D-1: Additional Insured Endorsement -
Commercial General Liability.
6.1.2 Exhibit D-2: Additional Insured Endorsement -
Automobile Liability.
6.1.3 Exhibit D-3: Additional Insured Endorsement.
6.2 Minimum Scope of Insurance. Unless otherwise
approved by City, coverage shall be at least as broad as:
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6.2.1 Insurance Services Office Commercial General
Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).
6.2.2 Insurance Services Office form number CA
0001 (Ed. 1187) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
6.2.3 Insurance Services Office form number CG 20
10 11 85 (Ed. 11/85) covering Additional Insured—Owners, Lessees or
Contactors (Form B).
6.2.4 Workers' Compensation insurance as required
by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance.
6.3 Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain
limits no less than:
6.3.1 General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence
and in the aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate
limit shall apply separately to this Agreement or the general limit shall be twice
the required occurrence limit,
6.3.2 Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
6.3.3 Employees Liability $1,000,000 per
occurrence and in the aggregate for bodily injury or disease and Workers'
Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law.
6.4 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Contractor shall
inform City of any deductibles or self-insured retentions except with respect to
any professional liability insurance.
6.5 Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability and
automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the
following provisions:
6.5.1 City, its officers, officials, employees,
designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the
role of City officials, are to be covered as additional insureds as respects:
liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of Contractor;
products and completed operations of Contractor; premises owned, occupied
or used by Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by
Contractor. The coverage shall contain no limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to City, its officers, officials, employees, designated
volunteers or agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City
officials which are not also limitations applicable to the named insured.
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6.5.2 For any claims related to this Agreement,
Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City,
its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers and agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City officials. Any insurance or self-
insurance maintained by City, its officers, officials, employees, designated
volunteers or agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City
officials shall be excess of Contractors insurance and shall not contribute with
it.
6.5.3 Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to
each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with
respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
6.5.4 Each insurance policy required by this
Section 6 shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled or
materially modified except after 30 days prior written notice by first class mail
has been given to City.
6.5.5 Each insurance policy, except for any
professional liability policy, required by this Section 6 shall expressly waive the
insurers right of subrogation against City and its elected officials, officers,
employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City or agency officials.
6.6 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VIII unless waived
in writing by City's Risk Manager.
6.7 Verification of Coverage. All insurance coverages shall
be confirmed by execution of endorsements on forms approved by City. The
endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind
coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by
City before services commence. As an alternative to City forms, Contractor's
insurer may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these
specifications.
7. Liquidated Damages. Should Contractor fail to complete the
Project, or any part thereof, in the time agreed upon in this Agreement,
Contractor shall reimburse City for the additional expense and damage for
each calendar day that the Project remains uncompleted after the Project
completion date. It is agreed that the amount of such additional expense and
damage incurred by reason of failure to complete the Project is the per them
rate of $750.00 per calendar day. Such amount is hereby agreed upon as
liquidated damages for the loss to City resulting from the failure of Contractor
to complete the Project within the allotted time and to the value of the
operation of the works dependent thereon. It is expressly understood and
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agreed that this amount is a reasonable amount and is established in lieu of
damages that are incapable of calculation at the inception hereof; and this
amount is not to be considered in the nature of a penalty. City shall have the
right to deduct such damages from any amount due, or that may become due
to Contractor, or the amount of such damages shall be due and collectible
from Contractor or Contractor's Surety. Progress payments made after the
scheduled completion date shall not constitute a waiver of liquidated damages.
8. Suspension. City may, in writing, order Contractor to suspend all
or any part of the Contractors Services for the convenience of City or for work
stoppages beyond the control of City or Contractor. A suspension of the
Services does not void this Agreement.
9. Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports authorized or
required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed received
on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier service
during Contractor's and City's regular business hours or by facsimile before or
during Contractor's regular business hours; or (b) on the third business day
following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses
heretofore set forth in the Agreement, or to such other addresses as the
parties may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to the provisions
of this Section. All notices shall be addressed as follows:
If to City: City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
Telephone: (562) 431-2527
Fax: (562) 493-9857
With a copy to:
Public Works Director
City of Seal Beach
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
If to Contractor: Golden State Constructors, Inc.
208 East Orangethorpe Avenue
Placentia, California 92870
Telephone: (714) 625-8758
Fax: (714) 625-8295
Attn: Ronnie Cochran
10. Non-Assignability; Subcontracting. Contractor shall not assign,
transfer, or subcontract any interest in this Agreement or the performance of
any of Contractor's obligations hereunder. Any attempt by Contractor to so
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assign, transfer, or subcontract any rights, duties, or obligations arising
hereunder shall be null, void and of no effect.
11. Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations in
force at the time Contractor performs the Services.
12. Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either
party of any one or more of the conditions of performance under this
Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other condition of performance under
this Agreement. In no event shall the making by City of any payment to
Contractor constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any breach of
covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Contractor, and
the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or prejudice
any right or remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default.
13. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that either party to this Agreement
shall commence any legal action or proceeding to enforce or interpret the
provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding
shall be entitled to recover its costs of suit, including all attorneys' fees
incurred in connection therewith.
14. Construction. The validity, interpretation, and performance of
this Agreement shall be controlled by and construed under the laws of the
State of California. In the event of any asserted ambiguity in, or dispute
regarding the interpretation of any matter herein, the interpretation of this
Agreement shall not be resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for
interpretation against the party who causes the uncertainty to exist or against
the party who drafted the Agreement or who drafted that portion of the
Agreement.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any other
documents incorporated herein by specific reference, represents the entire
and integrated agreement between Contractor and City. This Agreement
supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations, representations, or
agreements. This Agreement may not be amended, nor any provision or
breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by the parties which
expressly refers to this Agreement.
16. Severability. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions
of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of the other provisions of
this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their respective
authorized representatives, have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONTR� ORS! f� —
By: By:
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Name: Ronnie Cochran
Attest: Title: President
By:
Linda Devine, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
By:
Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney
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DALE CHRISTIAN/
s'rRucfur�.AL ENGINEER, INC
CONSUITING&DESIGN
1744 VA-st Katell,�Avtnue
Suite 107
Orange(A 92867
MH 714 997 1145
FX 714 997 3857
December 17,2012
City of Seal Beach
Attn: Mr.David Spitz
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach,CA 90740
Re: City of Seal Beach Storage Facility—Limited Structural Investigation
Seal Beach CA (Our Job No. 12133)
Dear Mr. Spitz:
Pursuant to your request and pre-authorization, Mr. Bruno Weilemnann of our office made a
structural site visitation to observe the above mentioned property. An interior and exterior
observation of the concrete storage facility at the base of the Seal Beach Pier located at the
intersection of Main Street and Ocean Avenue in Seal Beach, California was performed on October
17,2012.The purpose of the observation was to determine the extent of reported structural damage
to the concrete structure.
DESCRIPTION of STRUCTURE
The structure is a single story concrete storage facility below grade, approximately 168
square feet, and estimated to have been constructed in the 1960's. The floor, ceiling, and
four walls are concrete. The front and left exterior walls are approximately nine inches
thick- The rear and right wall thickness is could not be measured. The interior ceiling
height is 9 -7", and the overall height is ten feet. The ceiling concrete thickness is
estimated to be five to six inches. An asphalt parking area occurs over the roof. The area
over the structure has been barricaded to prevent access over the roof.
CONDITION of STRUCTURE
The left side wall has a horizontal crack along the top of the wall along the ceiling, and a
vertical crack at the front corner. A diagonal crack occurs from the top rear to the base of
this left wall. The front wall also has top of wall cracking along the ceiling line. A vertical
crack occurs where the front wall and a site retaining wall intersect. The concrete ceiling
has major damage due to scaling, spalling, and reinforcing steel corrosion. It appears that
the ceiling may have experience some degree of structural failure. Temporary shoring has
been installed to provide support.The condition of the interior concrete floor slab could not
be determined due to the amount of debris covering the floor. It appears that the ceiling
may have had moisture intrusion issues and this moisture may have caused the reinforcing
steel to corrode,expand and cause severe deterioration. The interior surface of the rear and
right side wall also appears to have scaling.
Mr. Spitz
City of Seal Beach Storage Facility—Limited Structural Investigation
Our Job No. 12133
December 17,2012
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CONCLUSIONS and RECOMMENDATIONS
The ceiling/roof slab in its current state appears unrepairable due to years of water intrusion
through the slab and resulting steel corrosion. When reinforcing steel corrodes, the
resulting rust expands the surface of the steel, causing pressure and cracking upon the
surrounding concrete. The reinforcing steel and concrete damage is beyond repair and its
load carrying capacity is severely compromised. Therefore,the parking area above this
ceiling/roof shall remain cordoned off to the general public for both pedestrian and
vehicular traffic. The temporary shoring that supports the ceiling/roof shall be considered
to mitigate collapse and not considered to carry any live loads (people, vehicles). The
ceflingtroof is not able to be repaired. The ceiling/roof slab needs to be removed and
reconstructed with a new "one-way" structural reinforced concrete slab. The ceiling/roof
slab after reconstruction will need to be protected with a proper waterproofing membrane to
provide moisture protection and prevent similar damage in the future.
As for the left and front walls, the cracking at the top of the walls appear to be due to
corroding reinforcing steel. The corrosion is likely caused by moisture permeating the
ceiling/roof slab. The vertical corner and diagonal cracks were most likely initially from
thermal contraction and expansion. These cracks are now widening due to moisture
intrusion causing corrosion of the reinforcing steel. These cracks initially were not of
concern, but now due to the enlargement of these cracks, repairs will be required. The
walls can be repaired. The cracks will need to be enlarged to expose the reinforcing steel
for observation. All steel corrosion will require cleaning and sealing with an anti-corrosion
compound prior to any crack repair. After the steel treatment, the wall crack should be
patched with epoxy injection or with a proper repair mortar approved for such repairs.
Please consult the"Sika7'website for such available approved products. The rear and right
walls appear to be structurally sound, and require minimal repairs.The information in this
report is preliminary and based on an observation of surface damage. A follow up
observation may be required if additional damage is exposed once demolition is complete.
The opinions expressed in this report are preliminary based on a limited site observation and on what
could be readily visually observed under the circumstances presented. No destructive testing or testing of
any kind by this office was within the scope of this report. Additional site visitations will likely be
required before and/or during the repair(or retrofit design) process should questionable conditions arise,
or should additional"as-built" information be encountered. Please contact this office for scheduling. The
Structural Engineer reserves its right to supplement this letter if additional facts are discovered or at the
conclusion of final investigation if one is requested.
The recommendations contained herein are not intended to be a redesign for permitting and are submitted
for general informational purposes only.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at my office should you have any questions regarding the above
mentioned project.
Sincerely,
Dale Christian,S.E.2705
President,C.E.O.0