Tide Check
Valves within
Huntington
Harbour
Project
December 16, 2025
BACKGROUND
• During king tide events, seawater flows back into the storm drain system, causing localized flooding
• Existing flap and duckbill valves are no longer effective • Install new in-line tide check valves at seven locations and remove outdated flap and duckbill gate valves
• Project opened bids publicly on October 30, 2025
• Reduce flooding during king tides
• Remove existing flap gates and duck bill gate valve
• Install check valves at seven different locations
• Install within storm drain system, no modification of the current system
• Enhanced public safety and property protection
• Lower maintenance needs
NEEDS/WHY/BENEFITS
FUNDING
• Infrastructure Fund $182,760
SCHEDULE
• Construction to commence in January 2026
• Complete project 60 working days
RECOMMENDATION
• Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid
submitted by Harbour Constructors Co. in the amount
of $152,300
• Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
construction contract in a form approved by the City
Attorney.
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