REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 5, 2015
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department - Capital Management Division
DEBBIE BERNARD, Project Manager
Public Works Department - Facilities Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to an award of a construction contract to R&H Industries dba Best Electric of Gardena, California in the amount of $692,300 for the emergency generator upgrade at Fresno City Hall (bid file No. 3314) (Council District 3)
1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract with R&H Industries dba Best Electric of Gardena, California in the amount of $692,300 for the emergency generator upgrade at Fresno City Hall
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract with R&H Industries dba Best Electric of Gardena, California in the amount of $692,300 for the emergency generator upgrade at Fresno City Hall, and allow the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Emergency Generator Upgrade at Fresno City Hall is part of the immediate repair needs, as identified in the assessment that was required for the Fiscal Year 2010 Lease Revenue Bonds. The upgraded emergency generator will support all lighting, data, and cooling/heating equipment (currently not on backup power) within the Information Services Department (ISD) as well as power to Utility Billing & Collection ("UBC") payment center and seven (7) equipment rooms throughout City Hall. The emergency generator will also support the telephone system for at least 48 hours in the event of a ...
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