REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 10, 2018
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Interim Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: RAUL GONZALEZ, Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the purchase and installation of a new Bar Screen in the Headworks Building at the Fresno/Clovis Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption of Class 1, pursuant to Section 15301(d) (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $458,500 to WM Lyles Company, of Fresno, California (Bid File 3596)
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign agreement on behalf of the City
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301(d) (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; award a construction contract in the amount of $458,500 to WM Lyles Company, for the purchase and installation of a Bar Screen in the Headworks Building at the Fresno/Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF); and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division, seeks to purchase and install a new Bar Screen unit at the Headworks Building. The four existing Bar Screens are over 20 years old and have reached the end of their estimated useful service life requiring major repairs or replacement. Installation of a new Bar Screen will create redundancy and allow the existing Bar Screens to be repaired or replaced.
BACKGROUND
The Headworks Building, at the RWRF, houses the preliminary treatment processes of the wastewater treatment plant. During preliminary treatment, the wastewater is pumped to the Sc...
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