REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 21, 2020
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Assistant Director - UP&E
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: LITO BUCU, Supervising Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Award a Construction Contract to Zim Industries, Inc., in the amount of $442,519 to drill and construct a new production well at Pump Station 28A, located at 505 West Olive Avenue (Bid File 3707) (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council award a construction contract in the amount of $442,519 to Zim Industries, Inc., to drill and construct a new production well at Pump Station 28A (PS 28A) and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, solicited Contractor services to perform the drilling and development of a new water production well at PS 28A. Zim Industries, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid in the amount of $442,519. The proposed replacement well is essential in ensuring appropriate levels of service are maintained in the surrounding area.
BACKGROUND
The Water Division maintains a network consisting of more than 260 municipal water supply wells that provide just under 50% of the City's potable water. The construction of new wells for this network is required to meet increased demands, replace wells that have reached the end of their useful life, or to assist in remediating water quality issues. The proposed well at PS 28A is necessary to offset lost production resulting from the recent destruction of a well in the vicinity.
In order to construct the proposed new well, the Water Division solicited Contractor services through the bidding process. A notice invitin...
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