REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 28, 2016
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Division Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BY: GLENN A. KNAPP, Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility:
1. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Purchasing Manager of the Finance Department or designee to award the Rule 16 Power Extension Service Agreement without advertised competitive bidding utilizing the sole source exception in the Fresno City Charter
2. Approve a Rule 16 Power Extension Service Agreement with PG&E in the amount of $993,448.79 in providing electrical power to the City of Fresno's Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility. Bid File 3369 (Citywide).
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee, to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council approve the Rule 16 Power Extension Service Agreement (Agreement), with PG&E in providing electrical power for operation of the City of Fresno's Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (Facility), and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Execution of this Agreement is required to assure availability of power for remaining facility work including project start-up/commissioning in meeting projected timelines for project completion in late 2018, and future ongoing operation of the facility. Costs associated with this Agreement will be funded through a State Revolving Fund (SRF) Low Interest Loan from the State Water Resources Control Board (Board), as previously accepted by the City Council for construction and completion of the project.
BACKGROUND
Electrical system design for the Facility project was completed by PG&E on April 17, 2016. Construction of onsite electrical compo...
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