Legislation Details

File #: ID 26-666    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/13/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/4/2026 Final action: 6/4/2026
Title: Actions pertaining to Emergency Power Generator B-Switchgear and Headworks at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File 12601534) (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1(a) and (b) (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Award a Construction Contract to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC, of Selma, California, in the amount of $3,135,000.00 (Bid File 12601534)
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department, Department of Public Utilities
Attachments: 1. 26-666 Environmental Assessment, 2. 26-666 Sample Contract, 3. 26-666 Formal Procurement Evaluation Form, 4. 26-666 Vicinity Map, 5. 26-666 Location Map
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL


FROM: DENIX D. ANBIAH, PE, Director
Capital Projects Department

PAUL AMICO, PE, Director
Department of Public Utilities

BY: CASSIE L. SCHOLZ, PE, Assistant Director
Capital Projects Department, Utilities Project Management Division

SAMUEL C. NADORES, PE, Licensed Professional Engineer
Capital Projects Department, Utilities Project Management Division

SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to Emergency Power Generator B-Switchgear and Headworks at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File 12601534) (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1(a) and (b) (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a Construction Contract to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC, of Selma, California, in the amount of $3,135,000.00 (Bid File 12601534)

Body
RECOMMENDATIONS

Staff recommends that Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Sections15301/Class 1 (a) and (b) (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Emergency Power Generator B-Switchgear and Headworks at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Project), and award a Construction Contract to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC., in the amount of $3,135,000.00, and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign and execute all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Facility) is a critical facility that must continue receiving power during electricity outages. The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) selected natural gas generators as the most reliable source of backup power for the site, and purchased three (3) 2,500 kW natural gas emergency generators through a cooperative purchase agreement with Caterpillar.

The Capital Projects Department now seeks to award a Construction Contract ...

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