City of Fresno - File #: ID 23-469

• File #: ID 23-469
• Version: 1
• Type: Action Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/13/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 3/30/2023
• Final action: 3/30/2023
• Title: Actions pertaining to the Replacement and Repair of Structural Components at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility - Phase 1 (Bid File 12301055) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/ Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract to Ashron Construction and Restoration, Inc., of Galt, California, in the amount of $1,981,400
• Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/30/2023	1	City Council	ADOPTED	Pass

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL


FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities

BY: JESUS A. GONZALEZ, PE, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering

SAMUEL NADORES, Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering

SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to the Replacement and Repair of Structural Components at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility - Phase 1 (Bid File 12301055) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/ Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract to Ashron Construction and Restoration, Inc., of Galt, California, in the amount of $1,981,400

Body
RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Replacement and Repairs of Structural Components at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Facility) (Project); award a construction contract to Ashron Construction and Restoration, Inc., (Ashron), in the amount of $1,981,400; 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

Built in 1995, the Headworks Building at the Facility has experienced deterioration of various structural components. The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division, seeks to award a construction contract, inclusive of the City's adopted project labor agreement requirements, to Ashron. In accordance with the City's competitive bidding process, Ashron was identified as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $1,981,400. The bids are set to expire on April 22, 2023.

BACKGROUND

The Headworks Building houses th...