Description
Title: Actions pertaining to the Sunnyside between Church and Jensen Water Main Replacement Project (Bid File 12600949) (Council District 5): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,160,865.00 to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Summary
The City of Fresno is undertaking a project to replace approximately 2,735 linear feet of aging water main and fire hydrants along South Sunnyside Avenue, within Council District 5. This initiative, led by the Capital Projects Department and proposed by Engineer II Anthony Aquino, aims to enhance water service reliability and fire protection by replacing substandard 14-inch PVC pipes with more durable ductile iron mains. The project is categorized as exempt from detailed environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, specifically Class 1 and Class 2 exemptions, which apply to maintenance and replacement of existing facilities. The project is crucial for addressing infrastructure deterioration, ensuring public safety, and maintaining efficient municipal water services without significantly expanding existing facilities.