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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 CATCH BASIN 10-07-02AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2002 NO. 16 10-07-02 400-45 R=5 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CATCH BASIN INSERT PROJECT FY 2002/03 (PROJECT NO. 402-6222) SUMMARY Bids for the Catch Basin Insert Project FY 2002/03 (Project No. 402-6222) have been received and a construction contract is ready to be awarded. Under the provisions of the Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, the City is required to demonstrate progress in the removal of pollutants prior to their entry into the storm drain system. The Catch Basin Insert Project FY 2002/03 (Project No. 402-6222) will assist the City in compliance with this aspect of the NPDES permit. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council award the construction contract for the Catch Basin Insert Project FY 2002/03 (Project No. 402-6222) to United Storm Water Inc., the Iow bidder in the amount of $79,682.00 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City. FISCAL IMPACT The FY 2002-2003 Public Works Department/Engineering Division Operating Budget provides for the funding of activities required to comply with the Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region NPDES permit. Grant funds from the County of Orange Urban Runoff Matching Grant Program will supplement the City's share of costs by a 50% match amount. The City's Public Works Department/Engineering Division Operating Budget includes sufficient funding to cover all costs associated with the installation of the Catch Basin Insert Project FY 2002/03 (Project No. 402-6222). BACKGROUND The City currently owns and maintains nearly 700 catch basins, which serve as inlets into the storm drain system. The City has evaluated its inventory of catch basins and selected 143 locations that would benefit from the catch basin inserts. The catch basin inserts are an economical and effective means to remove trash, organic material, debris, and other pollutants prior to their entry into the storm drain system. Catch Basin Insert Project FY 2002/03 (Project No. 402-6222) October 7, 2002 Page 2 Bids were opened on September 5, 2002, and the five (5) bids received are summarized as follows: United Storm Water, Inc .............................................................. $79,682.00 J & C Underground .................................................................... $90,728.48 Fleming Environmental, Inc ...................................................... $113,088.00 Asbury Environmental Services ................................................ $132,548.66 Griffith Company ....................................................................... $235,764.98 The references and the contractor's State License for United Storm Water Inc. have been checked and are appropriate for the subject project. Tim D. Serlet Director of Public Works/City Engineer Dana R. Kasdan Engineering Services Manager S:\City Council Items\02 City Council Items~,ward of Catch Basin Insert Project.doc Attachment: Location Exhibit 0 0