SR - - ADVERTISE BIDS EMERGENCY GENERATOR BIG SERRANO PUMP STATION1. SUBJECT
Bid No. 134 -31; Emergency Generator for Big Serrano Pump Station (W -668); Approval of
plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids.
2. SUMMARY =71
Plans and specifications have been completed for the emergency generator for Big Serrano Pump
Station. The project is ready to be advertised for bids. The preliminary cost estimate including a
15% contingency for the construction is $150,000.00.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for the emergency generator
for Big Serrano Pump Station.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and are available to cover the cost as follows:
600.8011.56421.18925 Emergency Generator
$ 34,000.00
With the approval of the Fiscal year 2014 -2015 budget, additional funds will be available as
follows:
600.8011.56421.18925 Emergency Generator $200,000.00
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
lb) Provide for a safe community — Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure
the safety of the public.
2d) Be a fiscally healthy community - Effectively manage and develop City assets.
4b) Provide outstanding public service - Provide facilities and services to meet customer
expectations.
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Infrastructure Element Goal 6.0: Ensure water, sewer, and storm drain systems that meet the
needs of residents and businesses.
Policy 1.1: Provide sufficient levels of water, sewer, and storm drain service throughout the
community.
Economic Development Element Goal 6.0: Provide sufficient infrastructure to support
anticipated economic development and growth.
Policy 6.1: Provide public improvements to support commercial, industrial and institutional uses.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
On October 2, 2013, the City Manager approved a design agreement with Gevork Consulting
Engineering, Inc. for the design of the emergency generator for Big Serrano Pump Station.
Plans and specifications have been completed for this project, which consists of furnishing and
installing one 250 -KW, 277/480V emergency power generator at this pump station. The
proposed sound attenuated generator will comply with the City's noise standard and be equipped
with a double wall fuel tank and situated on a concrete pad with retaining curb to prevent
potential leakage during an emergency and operational maintenance. The generator fuel tank
capacity is designed for a 24 hours of continuous operation. The total estimated construction
cost including 15% for contingencies and construction engineering is $150,000.00.
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
(CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1- Existing Facilities). This exemption applies to minor
alterations to existing public or private structures or facilities, involving negligible or no
expansion of the existing use. The project falls within this exemption because it involves adding
a new emergency generator at an existing City water pump station. The purpose of the generator
is to ensure electricity is available to power existing water infrastructure at the site during an
emergency event. Therefore, the project does not expand the existing use.
8. ATTACHMENTS
• Location Map
ITEM
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