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Res 085-2022 Termination of Contract with Leetech Solutions for 2021 Lift Station Rehab Project 08/02/2022 Resolution No. 85-2022 Resolution finding that Leetech Solutions, LLC is in material breach of contract for the 2021 Lift Station 15, 36 & 39 Rehabilitation Project, and declaring an immediate termination of contract WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls awarded the 2021 Lift Station 15, 36 & 39 Rehabilitation Project to Leetech Solutions, LLC on June 1, 2021 ; and, WHEREAS, the contract end date was May 28, 2022, and the project is approximately 3% complete as of July 20, 2022; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds Leetech Solutions, LLC to be in material breach of contract (section 108.9(2)) in that there is substantial evidence that the progress of work being made by the Contractor is insufficient to complete the work within the specified working time; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds Leetech Solutions, LLC to be in material breach of contract (section 108.9(3)) in that the Contractor has failed to provide sufficient and proper equipment, materials or construction forces for properly executing the work; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds Leetech Solutions, LLC to be in material breach of contract (section 108.9(4)) in that the Contractor has abandoned the project and discontinued the performance of the work; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds Leetech Solutions, LLC to be in material breach of contract (section 108.9(9)) in that repeated and flagrant violations of safe working procedures by the Contractor has been witnessed by Staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Leetech Solutions, LLC is in material breach of contract for the 2021 Lift Station 15, 36 & 39 Rehabilitation Project, and the City Manager is authorized to send Leetech Solutions, LLC a notice of termination of said contract. The City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to take all other actions necessary to effectuate termination of this contract, protect City resources and perfect any and all legal claims. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of August, 2022 // ' 0 MAYOR ATTEST: J !�4,w U6-Z71/11.ci City Clerk