DATE: September 14, 2021
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RESOLUTION BY A 4/5 VOTE RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY ACTION APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZING CONTINUED ACTION FOR REPAIR OF 6-INCH FIRE LINE AND RELATED DAMAGES AT THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IN NATIONAL CITY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On Sunday morning, August 22, 2021, General Services staff noticed a substantial water leak coming from underneath the pavement in front of the General Services Building entrance to the north maintenance bay. The leak was determined to be from a 6-inch fire service water line and was quickly shut off. A sink hole formed several hours later above the damaged 6-inch fire line and was observed to be approximately 10-feet in diameter and 4-feet deep, and within a foot of the building's northern edge (Attachment A). It is not known how long the leak ran before being shut off. The current condition threatens the structural integrity of the pavement and potentially undermines the south building column and footing at the north maintenance bay (see Attachment B for photos). Because the sinkhole is in an area of the parking lot that is highly utilized by the General Services staff and is located at the entrance to the north maintenance bay, urgent investigations and repairs to the site were required to prevent further damage to District property. The scope of work necessary to excavate, investigate, and repair the damage is currently projected to exceed the capacity of General Services and staff's direct negotiating limits of $60,000 pursuant to California Public Contracting Code. Therefore, the Executive Director authorized the use of emergency action as necessary to execute the exigent repair work.
Pursuant to Public Contracting Code Section 22035 and 22050, Section 58 of the Port Act, and Board Resolution 2000-03, the Executive Director authorized staff to pursue emergency contracting on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Staff expect to enter into an emergency contract...
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