Report Prepared by: Michael R. Beltran II, P.E., City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Authorization for the Use of Statement of Services for the G Street Water Transmission Line and Roadway Rehabilitation, From Bear Creek Drive to Park Avenue, Emergency Project - 121053
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider authorization for the use of statement of services for the G Street Water Transmission Line and Roadway Rehabilitation, from Bear Creek Drive to Park Avenue, Emergency Project - 121053, which was declared an emergency due to a broken 12-inch water main.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Deeming the G Street Water Transmission Line and Roadway Rehabilitation, from Bear Creek Drive to Park Avenue Project to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, or property based on the finding of facts; and,
B. Approving the emergency Statement of Services for Project 121053 with TBS Contractors, including subsequent change orders, in the total amount of $775,000.00; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
City Code Title 3 - Article V. - Emergency Purchases - 3.04.330 - Generally.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On April 30, 2021, City of Merced Public Works, Water Division, was called out for a water main break on the south bound lanes of G Street between North Bear Creek Drive and Park Ave.
Upon arrival there is a heavy stream of water flowing down G Street and Park Avenue. The Water Division was on site managing the water main break and Public Works Staff was working on cleaning up the debris and preventing water from entering the storm system.
Site reconnaissance was performed to determine the amount of damage...
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