TO: Members of the Governing Board
FROM: Christopher Silke, District Engineer
REPORT BY: Anna Martinez, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Wastewater Pond No. 2 Slide Repair Project, NB 22-01
RECOMMENDATION
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District Engineer requests approval of plans and specifications for the Wastewater Pond No. 2 Slide Repair Project, NB 22-01, authorization to advertise for sealed bids.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 3, 2022 the Board authorized a professional service agreement with Geocon Consultants, Inc. for geotechnical and engineering services related to the design basis and preparation of drawings to repair a failed slope impacting operation of Wastewater Pond No. 2. Project Plans and Specifications are now complete and staff recommends Board approval for public bidding.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Fund 5240, Org 5240500, Project 22017.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for sealed bids is necessary to move to the construction phase.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
In order to meet the informal schedule recommended by the Central Valley Regional Board construction is expected to commence in FY 22-23. A County loan to finance the construction and budget transfer will be requested at time of contract award.
Consequences if not approved:
The project will not move forward to construction putting the District at risk of citation by Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board for inoperable facility and operating out of compliance with their Waste Discharge Requirements. Also, the extent of damage within the slide area could worsen costing the District more in restoration costs.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
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