REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: KEVIN NORGAARD, PE, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SARAH AGUILA, Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Sewer Rehabilitation Improvements in the area bound by Shields, Fruit, Dakota, and Palm Avenues (Bid File 12302877) (Council District 1):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract to Emmett's Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $5,077,159.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for Sewer Rehabilitation Improvements in the area bound by Shields, Fruit, Dakota, and Palm Avenues (Project); award a construction contract for the Project to Emmett's Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $5,077,159; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign and execute all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Through a detailed analysis of the wastewater collection system, the Wastewater Collection Sewer Master Plan identified sewer mains and appurtenances in need of rehabilitation and replacement. The Project will rehabilitate approximately 22,312 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch diameter sewer mains and access structures exhibiting structural deficiencies. This Project will extend the service life of the sewer mains and manholes, address structural and capacity deficiencies, and improve flow to decrease maintenance issues. The Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Wastewater Management Division (WMD), is seeking to award a co...
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