RESOLUTION NO.____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING (1) THE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,289,544.50 FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT (PHASE I) PROJECT (CIP 455-705); (2) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $572,000; (3) THE AWARD OF A TASK ORDER WITH CONSOR PMCM, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION, AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 400,920; (4) THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,000 AND; (5) FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15301(B)
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, CIP 455-705 addresses the replacement of emergency generator systems (generators) and automatic transfer switch (ATS) equipment at ten (10) of the District’s lift stations; and
WHEREAS, to address extended equipment procurement lead times and prioritize the District’s most critical facilities, the project was divided into two phases; Phase I, which includes the first three Lift Stations 22, 29, and 59, and is ready for construction, and Phase II, which includes the remaining seven Lift Stations which are in design; and WHEREAS, at the meeting on April 7, 2026, the District Board adopted Resolution No. 3843 approving the issuance of plans and specifications and authorizing the call for bids for CIP 455-705; and
WHEREAS, out of three (3) bids received and opened on June 17, 2026, Telstar Instruments submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bid in the amount of $2,289,544.50; and
WHEREAS, a project contingency in the amount of $572,000 will enable expedient resolution of changes to the plans resulting from any unforeseen conditions; and WHEREAS, Consor PMCM, Inc., (Consor) will perform construction management, inspection services and materials testing along with support services throughout construction and closeout; and
WHEREAS, this Project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities; and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the budget for CIP 455-705 Emergency Generator Replacement Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby authorize:
1. The President to execute an agreement with Telstar Instruments in the amount of $2,289,544.50 for the construction of the Emergency Generator Replacement (Phase I) Project (CIP 455-705); and
2. The establishment of a construction contingency in the amount of $572,000 with authorization given to the District Manager, or his designee, to execute contract change orders up to the contingency amount; and
3. The President to execute a Task Order with Consor in the amount of $400,920 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing Services for CIP 455- 705; and
4. The establishment of a construction management contingency for Consor in the amount of $81,000 with authorization given to the District Manager, or his designee, to execute contract change orders up to the contingency amount; and
5. Find that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1) – Existing Facilities as the project consists of minor alteration of existing public facilities and equipment to provide public utility services and would result in negligible or no expansion of existing use.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District President is hereby authorized to execute the Agreements, with minor, non-substantive revisions may be approved by the District Manager and Attorney, and any other documents may be executed as necessary to effectuate the terms of the Agreement as authorized above.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the regular meeting held on the 3rd day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ART KIESEL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY