REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: JESUS A. GONZALEZ, PE, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SARAH AGUILA, Supervising Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Lift Station 15 and 16 Improvements (Bid File 12301689) (Council Districts 2 and 4):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(b)(d) (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract to HPS Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $698,106.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council of the City of Fresno (City) adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(b)(d) (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for Lift Stations 15 and 16 Improvements (Project); award a construction contract for the Project to HPS Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $698,106; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign and execute all documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City lift stations are an integral part of the wastewater collection system to facilitate the flow of wastewater to the reclamation facilities. This Project will extend the service life of the lift stations, improve access and safety for the collections systems workers, and provide updated equipment to enhance lift station functionality. The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division (WMD), is seeking to award a construction contract for the Project to HPS Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $698,106. The bid will expire on July 19, 2023.
BACKGROUND
The collection system maintenance workgroup is responsible for maintaining the City's sewer infrastructure, which includes 17 lift stations. Wastewater typically flows by...
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