City of Fresno - File #: ID 23-1087

• File #: ID 23-1087
• Version: 1
• Type: Action Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/30/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 7/20/2023
• Final action: 7/20/2023
• Title: Actions pertaining to the Installation of a 16-inch diameter water main in Polk Avenue from Gettysburg Avenue to Acacia Avenue (Bid File 12301690) (Council District 1): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. Award a construction contract to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $963,992.
• Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/20/2023	1	City Council	ADOPTED	Pass

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
Title
Actions pertaining to the Installation of a 16-inch diameter water main in Polk Avenue from Gettysburg Avenue to Acacia Avenue (Bid File 12301690) (Council District 1):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $963,992.

Body
RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Installation of a 16-inch diameter water main in Polk Avenue from Gettysburg Avenue to Acacia Avenue (Project); award a construction contract for the Project to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $963,992; 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

The Department of Public Utilities - Water Division (DPU), seeks to award a water main replacement and services transfer construction contract to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $963,992. The Project is necessary to replace a 14-inch diameter water main that is experiencing unexpected deterioration. The scope of work includes installation of 1,400 linear feet of 16-inch diameter water main, as well as associated fire hydrants, valves, and services transfers.

BACKGROUND

DPU has identified 1,400 linear feet of existing 14-inch diameter water main, loca...