REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 21, 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
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Actions pertaining to Water Main Replacement in Congo Alley between Fresno Street and Merced Street (Bid File 3696) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. Award a construction contract to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $309,670
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1 Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Class 2 Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline; award a construction contract to West Valley Construction, Inc., in the amount of $309,670, for Water Main Replacement in Congo Alley between Fresno Street and Merced Street (Project); and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, seeks to establish a water main replacement and water service transfer contract. The water mains and associated appurtenances in the project area have reached the end of their service life. The scope of work includes replacing 500 linear feet of water main and water service transfers in Congo Alley, between Fresno Street and Merced Street. After a competitive bidding process, the Water Division is seeking to award a construction contract to West Valley Construction, Inc., in the amount of $309,67...
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