CC RESOLUTION 1544s'a
RESOLUTION NO. 1544
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO AMERI-
CAN SEATING COMPANY THE CONTRACT FOR FURNISH-
ING SAID CITY AUDITORIUM SEATING.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
California, has heretofore in the manner provided by law, duly
and regularly advertised for bids under notice to bidders, en-
titled "NOTICE INVITING BIDS ON PURCHASE OF FURNITURE AND ON SALE
OF FURNITURE ", dated July 27, 1955, a full, true and correct copy
of which is hereunto attached, designated as "Exhibit All and here-
by referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made
a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, at the time for opening and considering all of
said bids, to wit: the hour of 7:00 o'clock P. M. on Wednesday,
the 14th day of September, said Council did publicly open, examine
and declare all bids received; and
WHEREAS, at said hour said Council did take all of said
bids under consideration until the regular meeting of said Coun-
cil to be held October 13, 1955, and referred the same to Finance
Commissioner Gordon, City Administrative Officer Udall and City
Accountant Wanderer for tabulation and report and recommendations;
and
WHEREAS, the said officers reported to this Council
that they are prepared to report on the auditorium seating equip-
ment referred to in said notice, and that in their opinion the
matter of the acquisition of said seating equipment should receive
immediate attention if same is to be in place at the dedication
ceremonies to be held in December; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurred in such opinion and
did receive the report of said officers and has at this meeting
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permitted each of the two bidders on said auditorium seating
equipment to address this Council and present their respective
offerings and demonstrate the same; and
WHEREAS, this Council is now fully informed in the
premises and has reached its decision as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council does hereby find and
determine that in its opinion the auditorium seating equipment
offered by the American Seating Company in its bid on said equip-
ment will best suit and serve the needs and requirements of the
City of E1 Segundo.
SECTION 2. That the bid of American Seating Company,
of 6900 Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, dated Septem-
ber 14, 1955, which said Council determined to be substantially
as follows:
"September 14, 1955
"City Council of the City of E1 Segundo
City Administrative Office
City Hall
El Segundo, California
"RE: Furniture Bid for City of E1 Segundo
Civic Center Closing September 14,
1955 at 7 :00 P. M.
"Gentlemen:
"Pursuant to your request for bids, we are pleased to quote
the following chair numbers and prices which are based on
13 rows of 6 chairs per row for a total of 78 chairs.
"These chairs will be delivered and installed on concrete
floor with asphalt tile covering. Seats and backs of all
chairs will be covered with American Seating Long Pile mo-
hair. All seats to be furnished with Luxaire padded seat.
Aisles to have American Seating Company #146 Wood End
Standards.
" #16 -001 Auditorium Chairs . . . . . . . . . t2,819.70
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"Applicable seales taxes are not included in the above prices.
Delivery can be made on or about December 15, 1955•
Federal Insurance Company Bond ;7961051 -J in the amount of
$325.00 which is equal to not less than 10% of the above
bid, is attached.
"RHZ /lp
"Very truly yours,
AMERICAN SEATING COMPANY
Los Angeles
/s/ R. H. Zimmerman
Sales Manac,er
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and which said bid was submitted in response to and under the
terms, conditions, provisions and requirements set forth in said
notice, be and the same is hereby accepted at the bid price of
92,819.70, plus tax ('tax included making the total 2,904.29).
Said bid is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of said
City, and which said bid so on file is hereby expressly referred
to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part here-
of for all further particulars.
SECTION 3. That this award is made on the further term,
condition and understanding that the equipment, which is the sub-
ject of this award, will be delivered and installed in the Coun-
cil Chambers of the new City Hall on or before the 10th day of
December, 1955.
SECTION 4. Nothing in this resolution contained shall
be construed as in any manner affecting the bids received under
the said notice ( "Exhibit A") on other items, as this resolution
relates only to the auditorium seating equipment.
SECTION 5. That all bids received under said notice
on auditorium seating equipment, only, are hereby rejected with
the exception of the bid of American Seating Company, hereinabove
referred to, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed
to return the checks of any unsuccessful bidder who bid upon such
item only.
SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall prepare copies
of this resolution after the passage and adoption thereof, and
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shall affix to such copies at the end thereof, after the Clerk's
certificate, forms for the approval of the successful bidder anc.
on the part of the said City; and such copies of this resolution,
so approved and accepted by the successful bidder and by and on
behalf of said City, shall constitute the contract for furnishing
to said City certain auditorium seatin.- equipment, pursuant to
the award hereinabove made; and the Mayor of the City of E1 Se-
;undo is hereby authorized on behalf of said City to affix the
approval and acceptance of said City to such contract, and said
City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to attest the same
on behalf of said City and to affix the seal of said City thereto.
SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
passage and adoption of this resolution; shall enter the same in
the book of original resolutions of said City; and shall siake a
minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the
proceedin {;s of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of
the meetinm at which the same is ;passed and adopted.
Passed, approved and adopted this 28th day of Septem-
ber, 1955.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ) SS.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. )
I. Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo,
California, do hereby certify teat the whole number of members of
the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing
resclution, being Resolution No. 1544, was passed and adopted by
the said City Council, approved and sined by the T.,4ayor pro tern
of said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all
at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 28th day of
September, 1955, and that the same was so passed and adopted by
the followin- vote:
AYES: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Swanson and
Mayor pro tern Gordon;
NOES: Councilmen None;
ABSENT: DZayor Selby.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this
29th day of September, 1955.
(SEAL)
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City C erk of t e Ci ' of
E1 Segundo, Californ.