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
PETER A. MARACCINI, PE, PHD, Licensed Engineer Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Upgrade of Programmable Logic Controller #1 and #5 at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File 12400442) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award of a construction contract to Telstar Instruments of Sacramento, California, for the total base bid amount of $737,000.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facility) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the replacement of Programmable Logic Controllers #1 and #5 (Project); award a construction contract for the Project to Telstar Instruments, in the total base bid amount of $737,000; 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
The existing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) are no longer reliable nor supported by the manufacturer. Upgrading PLC #1 & #5, located in the Blower and Digester Control buildings, will ensure continuous and reliable operation of the vital wastewater treatment activities at RWRF. After a competitive bidding process, the Department of Public Utilities is seeking to award a contract to Telstar Instruments, with the total base bid amount of $737,000. The bid expires on February 14, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The PLC's in the Blower and Dig...
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