REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 22, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
RANDY BELL, PE, Capital Program Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the installation of water mains in Maroa Avenue from Olive Avenue to McKinley Avenue - Bid File 3357 (Council District 1)
1. Adopt a finding of Class 2 Categorical Exemption as set forth in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15302(c)
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $549,690 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the construction of the Maroa Avenue water main and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the standardized construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per Staff determination pursuant to Section 15302(c) of the CEQA Guidelines and award a construction contract in the amount of $549,690 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California (West Valley) as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the construction of the Maroa Avenue water main and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the standardized construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno seeks to replace the old water mains with new mains to eliminate any failures of the deteriorated and aging water mains. The new water main will continue to provide safe drinking water, consistent water pressure and reliable water distribution and fire suppression. This project is located in Council District 1.
BACKGROUND
This project is in a narrow one-way road portion of N. Maroa Avenue from E. Olive Avenue to E. McKinley Avenu...
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