REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 2015
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: KEVIN L. NORGAARD, PE, Supervising Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to sewer rehabilitation and replacement in Chinatown (Bid File 3409) (Council District 3)
1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemption/Class 1, pursuant to Section 15301(d) (Existing facilities) and Categorical Exemption/Class 2, pursuant to Section 15302(c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,936,204 to Emmett's Excavation, Inc., of Fresno, California
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council adopt findings of Categorical Exemption/Class 1 pursuant to Section 15301(d) (Existing facilities) and Categorical Exemption/Class 2, pursuant to Section 15302(c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; approve the construction contract award in the amount of $1,936,204 to Emmett's Excavation, Inc.; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee to execute all documents for the sewer rehabilitation and replacement project in Chinatown.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division is seeking to award a construction contract to Emmett's Excavation, Inc., for replacement and rehabilitation of sewers in Chinatown. The area currently has some sewer lines dating back to 1890. Sewer rehabilitation/replacement is proposed where necessary to remedy structural deficiencies. Staff is seeking to award a contract in the amount of $1,936,204 to Emmett's Excavation, Inc.
BACKGROUND
In conjunction with the Downtown Revitalization Planning, the Collection System Maintenance work group performed an inspection of the Downtown sewer systems. The goals of t...
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