REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Interim Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: JESUS A. GONZALEZ, PE, Public Utilities Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
ANITA LUERA, Supervising Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the construction of a new production well at Pump Station 372 (Council District 3):
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P19-04891, dated June 21, 2021, a Negative Declaration for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. Award a construction contract to Zim Industries, Inc., in the amount of $855,935 to drill a new production well at Pump Station 372 (Bid File 3861).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council adopt Environmental Assessment No. P19-04891, dated June 21, 2021, a Negative Declaration for the proposed project; award a construction contract to Zim Industries, Inc. (Zim), in the amount of $855,935 to drill a new production well at Pump Station 372 (PS 372); and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign and execute all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Water Division, solicited contractor services to perform the drilling, construction, and development of a new water production well at PS 372 through the competitive bidding process. Zim was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid in the amount of $855,935. The new production well will ensure appropriate levels of service are maintained for new development in the surrounding area.
BACKGROUND
The DPU, Water Division, maintains a network of more than 260 municipal water supply wells. The construction of new wells for this network is required to meet increased demands, replace wells that have reached the end of their useful life, or to assist ...
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