DISCUSSION:
Utilities Department - Water
Bystrum Area Strengthen and Replace Water Mains – Phase 1 (101286) This project will strengthen and replace approximately 9,720 linear feet of water mains in the Bystrum neighborhood, located in Stanislaus County along the border of North Ceres and South Modesto. The Phase I area is generally bound by Herndon Road to the West, Woodworth Avenue to the North, Richland Avenue to the East, and Nadine Avenue to the South. The existing water mains in this area are old, undersized steel mains, which are prone to leaks and low pressures. The scope of work will include the replacement of the existing systems with new City standard water mains, valves, fittings, service laterals, and fire hydrants to improve system reliability, flows and pressures.
Construction Estimate: $5,712,199
Contingency: $571,220
Contract Administration $571,220
Bid Support/Engineering Support During Construction $228,488 City Forces – Construction $50,000
TOTAL: $7,133,127
Empire Strengthen and Replace Water Mains – Phase 1 (101069) This project will strengthen and replace approximately 3,800 linear feet of water mains in the Empire Service Area generally bounded by Yosemite Boulevard (State Route 132) to the South, Center Avenue to the North, Abbie Street to the East and the Sante Fe Railroad to the West. The existing water mains in this area are old, undersized steel mains, which are prone to leaks and low pressures. This project is the first of three phases that will replace the existing system with City Standard water mains, valves, and hydrants to improve system reliability, flows and pressures in the Empire community.
Construction Estimate: $2,529,600
Contingency: $252,960
Contract Administration $252,960
Bid Support/Engineering Support During Construction $101,184 City Forces - Construction: $50,000
TOTAL: $3,186,704
Empire Strengthen and Replace Water Mains – Phase 2 (101504) This project will strengthen and replace approximately 7,605 linear feet of water mains in the Empire Service Area generally bounded by Yosemite Boulevard (State Route 132) to the South, A Street to the North and West, and the Sante Fe Railroad to the East. The existing water mains in this area are old, undersized steel mains, which are prone to leaks and low pressures. This project is the #6..
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second of three phases that will replace the existing system with City Standard water mains, valves, and hydrants to improve system reliability, flows and pressures in the Empire community.
Construction Estimate: $4,466,330
Contingency: $446,633
Contract Administration $446,633
Bid Support/Engineering Support During Construction $178,653 City Forces - Construction: $50,000
TOTAL: $5,588,249
Chicago-Paradise Strengthen and Replace Water Mains (101285) This project will strengthen and replace approximately 28,247 linear feet of water mains in the Chicago Avenue – Paradise Road area generally bounded by South Carpenter Road to the West, Chicago Avenue to the North, and Paradise Road to the Southeast. The existing water mains in this area are old, undersized steel mains prone to leaks and low pressures. This project will install new water mains, valves, fire hydrants, and other appurtenances to meet current City Standards and improve system reliability, flows, and pressures.
Construction Estimate: $18,100,000
Contingency: $1,810,000
Contract Administration $1,810,000
Bid Support/Engineering Support During Construction $724,000 City Forces - Construction: $100,000
TOTAL: $22,544,000
Utilities Department - Wastewater
Grit Lines Improvements
Regional Recycling Facility - Sutter Campus (101743)
This project will remove and replace 700 linear feet of existing 4-inch glass lined ductile iron piping within the Grit Handling Room located at the Regional Recycling Facility - Sutter Campus. The glass lining of the existing piping is in very poor condition and is in need of replacement. The scope of work will also include removal, storage, and replacement of 17 associated plug valves, installation of new pipe supports and fittings, and the pouring of a new concrete slab outside the Grit Handling Room.
Construction Estimate: $1,460,000
Contingency: $146,000
Construction Administration $175,200
Bid Support/Engineering Support During Construction
City Forces - Construction:
$58,400
$25,000
TOTAL: $1,864,600
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North Trunk Sewer Extension Phase 2 (101625)
This project will provide an extension to the North Trunk Sewer Main consisting of approximately 6,100 linear feet of 24-inch diameter Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) sewer pipe, beginning at the intersection of Bangs Avenue and Tully Road and ending at the intersection of McHenry Avenue and Bangs Avenue. This project will be Phase 2 of the North Trunk Extension Master Plan Project.
Construction Estimate: $5,000,000
Contingency: $500,000
Construction Administration
Bid Support/Engineering Support During Construction
$500,000
$200,000
City Forces - Construction: $50,000
TOTAL: $6,250,000
Staff is presenting this informational report on upcoming construction projects to the Finance Committee prior to seeking Council approval for award of the individual projects. As each project is presented to Council for approval, actions may include the award of Construction Contracts, approval of Construction Management Services Agreements, approval of Engineering Support During Construction Agreements, approval of increases in the Director’s Authority to issue change orders, and adjustments to project budgets.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Once bids are received and evaluated for responsiveness, staff will present these items to Council for approval. If the bids received are greater than 15% of the Engineer’s Estimate, staff may bring individual projects back to Committee for further consideration, prior to presenting to Council.
CEQA/NEPA REQUIREMENTS:
This item does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 and requires no environmental review.
RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Motion accepting a report on upcoming Utilities Department Construction Projects planned for bidding and construction.
Approved by:
William Wong, Director of Utilities
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
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