REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 16, 2020
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Assistant Director - UP&E
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: ROBERT A. DIAZ, Supervising Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to construction of 163 linear feet of water main replacement in North Thorne Avenue south of West Napa Avenue (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Class 2 Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for Thorne Avenue Water Main Replacement.
2. Award a construction contract to West Valley Construction, Inc., in the amount of $410,984
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno
Body
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline; award a construction contract to West Valley Construction, Inc., in the amount of $410,984, for construction of 163 linear feet of water main replacement in North Thorne Avenue south of West Napa Avenue (Project); and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The section of water main to be replaced is at risk of failure due to the lack of a pipe casing, which is required to protect both the buried water main and overlying railroad track at this type of crossing. The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, seeks to award a construction contract to West Valley Construction, Inc., in the amount of $410,984 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Project.
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