Title
Storm Drain System Upgrades - Award of Contract No. 9148-1 (23D02)
Recommendation
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 (minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation) of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project only entails minor trenching without removal of healthy, mature trees; installation of storm drain and subdrain pipe; and backfilling to restore the original surface;
b) Approve the project plans and specifications;
c) Award Contract No. 9148-1 to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company for the total bid price of $463,828 for the Storm Drain System Upgrades project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract; and
d) Establish a contingency of $92,000 (approximately 20% of the total bid) to cover the cost of unforeseen work not included in the original contract.