REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Amend an Existing Agreement for Design and Construction Support Services (F16-140) and Approve an Increase to Construction Contract Contingency (UW-16-01) and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption for Citywide Waterline Replacement 2017 (PW18-01)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to amend an existing agreement with Bellecci & Associates, Inc. (Bellecci) to provide additional design services in the amount of $21,990, increasing the not to exceed amount from $222,415 to $244,405. Approval is also requested for a 10% contingency in the amount of $2,199 which will increase the current contingency amount from $22,242 to $24,441. Total expenses for the contract term, including contingencies, will not exceed $268,846.
Approval is also requested to increase the construction contract contingency an additional 9.9% with Northern Underground Construction, Inc. in an amount of $363,000 to provide additional scope of work. This will increase the current contingency amount from $366,061 to $729,061.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Section 2.09.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, City Council approval is required for public works contracts exceeding $100,000 in any one transaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination for the project is a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (c) for replacement or reconstruction of an existing utility system and/or facility involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Environmental Service Department (ESD) has become aware of water quality and water supply issues on Lincoln Ave between S. Bayview Ave and Central Ave. The 800 feet long, 4-inch diameter cast iron water main at Lincoln Avenue was built in the 1950s and serves 30 homes. Recently, ESD received water quality complaints from residents in this area, after which it launched an investigation into ...
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