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 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.
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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...
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