REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 13, 2019
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: DEJAN PAVIC, PE, Public Utilities Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: LITO BUCU, Supervising Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to well site improvements at Pump Station 241-2, located at 2529 North Barton Avenue (Bid File 3649) (Fresno County and Council District 7)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract to Smith Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $366,890.38
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; award a construction contract to Smith Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $366,890.38 to construct well site improvements at Pump Station 241-2 (PS 241-2) (Project); and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, solicited contractor services for this Project. Smith Construction Company, Inc., was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid amount of $366,890.38. The proposed well site improvements for PS 241-2 are necessary to bring the existing water well site to completion. This will bring the existing municipal water supply well that was recently constructed onsite to an operational state. Once operational, PS 241-2 will ensure adequate levels of service are maintained in the surrounding area.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, maintains a network of appro...
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