REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Assistant Director - UP&E
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the waste gas flare at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File No. 3750) (District 3):
1. Award a construction contract to W.M. Lyles Co., in the amount of $6,395,900 for construction of Waste Gas Flare Improvements
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to extend the term of the contract from March 31, 2022, to January 31, 2023, for professional engineering services during construction
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council award a construction contract to W.M. Lyles Co., in the amount of $6,395,900, for construction of Waste Gas Flare Site Improvements at the City's Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Project); approve the Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to extend the term of the contract for the Project from March 31, 2022 to January 31, 2023, so professional engineering support services may continue during construction; 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
In order to meet San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Air District) permit requirements, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) - Wastewater Management Division (WMD) is seeking award of a construction contract for the Project in the amount of $6,395,900, to W.M. Lyles Co. Due to an increase of waste gas production at the RWRF it has become necessary to install larger capacity flare units to burn the excess gas and meet regulatory requirements. Construction and installation of these new flare units will increase operational capacities and maintain facil...
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