REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: PETER A. MARACCINI, PE, PHD, Licensed Engineer Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility raw sewage pump repair (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301(b)&(d) (Existing Facilities).
2. *** RESOLUTION - Declare an urgent necessity exemption under the Fresno Charter, Procurement and Competitive Bidding Section 1208(A)(5)(V) for the repair, installation, and commissioning of a rebuilt raw sewage pump at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility by JM Squared Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $229,517. (Subject to Mayor's Veto) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)
3. Award a product and service agreement to JM Squared Associates, Inc., in the amount of $229,517, to repair, install, and commission a rebuilt raw sewage pump at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Sections 15301(b)&(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, for the repair, installation, and commissioning of a rebuilt raw sewage pump at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF); adopt a Resolution declaring an urgent necessity exemption for JM Squared Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $229,517; award a product and service agreement to JM Squared Associates, Inc., in the amount of $229,517; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign and execute all associated documents on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
One of the raw sewage pumps located at the RWRF experienced a catastrophic failure ...
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