Camarillo Sanitary District
AGENDA REPORT
Date: August 13, 2025
To: Honorable Chairman and Board of Directors
From: Greg Ramirez, District Manager
Submitted by: Dave Klotzle, Assistant District Manager
Subject: Wastewater System Generator Replacement at Pump Station 3 and Pump Station 5 (Project No. SS-5120-1) – Authorization to Solicit Bids for Construction
BACKGROUND
The replacement of two existing generators and transfer switches at Pump Stations 3 (PS3) and 5 (PS5) which are reaching the end of their useful life, is necessary (Attachment 1). This work is part of the Wastewater System Generator Replacement at PS3 & PS5 – Project No. SS-5120-1 (Project). The Project will provide standby power in case of an emergency or power loss.
On October 25, 2023, Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-11 with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. (Kennedy/Jenks) was authorized by the CSD Board of Directors for design services for the Project.
On April 24, 2024, CSD Board of Directors authorized the purchase of two stationary standby generators for PS3 and PS5. The generators were purchased ahead of time due to the extensive lead time for procurement and associated equipment. CSD has received the generators, and they are ready for installation.
DISCUSSION
Project plans and specifications to install the City-purchased generators (Attachment 2) are complete. Staff request authorization to solicit bids for construction. Staff will review all bids submitted and return to the CSD Board of Directors with a recommendation to award a construction contract for the Project. A resolution approving plans, specifications, notice inviting bids, and stating the CSD has conducted the necessary environmental review that determined this Project meets the criteria for a Categorical Exemption California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings are attached (Attachment 3).
Project No. SS-5120-1 - Authority to Solicit Bids
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for solicitation of bids and construction for Project SS-5120-1 are included in the CSD Capital Project Fund, Account No. 873-8810-488.92-41 and Project SS-5120. The estimated total cost of construction is approximately $1,550,000 including contingency for unforeseen additional work, construction management, and inspection. The cost does not include the pre-purchased generator and equipment.
CEQA DETERMINATIONS
The Project is not subject to CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15301 Class 1, which exempts from CEQA review projects that involve existing facilities with negligible or no significant expansion of use.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Find Project No. SS-5120-1 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19 Categorical Exemptions Section 15301 Class 1; and
2. Adopt a CSD Resolution approving Wastewater System Generator Replacement at PS3 & PS5 - Project No. SS- 5120-1, plans, specifications, notice inviting bids, and authorizing staff to invite bids.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Project Plans and Specifications
3. CSD Resolution
REFERENCE MATERIALS – AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT CITY HALL None