REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DENIX D. ANBIAH, PE, Director
Capital Projects Department
PAUL AMICO, PE, Interim Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: ANTONIO M. BUELNA, PE, Assistant Director
Capital Projects Department, Construction Management Division
KELLY YOST, PE, Construction Manager
Capital Projects Department, Construction Management Division
SUBJECT
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Approve for the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Safety Network Incorporated of Fresno, California, for traffic control with KRC Safety Company Incorporated of Visalia, California for the Rebid Requirements Contract to Furnish and Install Polyethylene Water Service Replacements - Year No. 2, - Project ID WC00095. (Bid File 12300617) (City Wide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the request from West Valley Construction Company Incorporated of Fresno, California, to substitute Safety Network Incorporated of Fresno, California and utilize KRC Safety Company Incorporated of Visalia, California for the remaining traffic control of this project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 09, 2023, a contract was awarded in the amount of $1,529,500.00 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc. (WVCC) of Fresno, California, for the replacement of failing water services in various locations. WVCC has requested to substitute Safety Network Incorporated (Safety Network) of Fresno, California, who is listed in the bid documents as performing the traffic control portions of the project, with KRC Safety Company Incorporated (KRC) of Visalia, California. This action requires City Council approval per Public Contract Code Section 4107, whereas the consent of the awarding authority is required to approve a request by a prime contractor for a substitution of a subcontractor.
The replacement of the Subcontractor for traffic control portions of the contract will not increase the cost of the project.
BACKGROUND
On March 09, 2023, a one-year Requirements Contract ...
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