REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 22, 2018
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Planning Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: SARAH AGUILA, Senior Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Cleaning and Dewatering of Digester 3 and 10 at the Fresno/Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File 3572) (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption of Class 1, pursuant to Section 15301(b) (Existing facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $298,960 to Wastewater Solids Management, Inc., of Yachats, Oregon
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Class 1 categorical exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 (b) (Existing facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for Cleaning and Dewatering of Digesters 3 and 10 at the Fresno/Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF); award a contract in the amount of $298,960 to Wastewater Solids Management, Inc., for Cleaning and Dewatering of Digester 3 and 10 at the RWRF; and authorized the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the contract on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Periodic cleaning and dewatering of the 13 digesters at the RWRF is required to keep the plant functioning within regulatory requirements. The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division, is seeking to award a contract for the Cleaning and Dewatering of Digesters 3 and 10 at the RWRF in the amount of $298,960 to Wastewater Solids Management, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption; pursuant to Section 15301(b) of the CEQA Guidelines for the cleanin...
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