TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Award of Contract to Excel Backflow Service, Inc. for Backflow Device Testing and Repair Services; and finding of CEQA exemption; Bid No. 23-24.40.
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2. SUMMARY
Bids for backflow device testing and repair services were advertised. Two bidders responded, and Excel Backflow Service, Inc. of Murrieta was the apparent low bidder in the amount of $40,775.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve the contract with Excel Backflow Service, Inc. in the amount of $44,853 representing an original bid amount of $40,775, plus a 10% contingency of $4,078 for Backflow Device Testing and Repair Services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this contract is $44,853 and will be funded through:
600.8041.51560.00000 Maintenance of Backflow Devices $6,508
294.8041.51560.00000 Del Rio Landscape Maintenance District $105
100.8041.51560.00000 Maintenance of Backflow Devices $28,180
291.8041.51560.00000 Santiago Hills Landscape Maintenance $5,075
293.8041.51560.00000 Sycamore Crossing Landscape Maintenance $4,985
Total $44,853
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
To comply with the Cross Connection Control Policy issued and monitored by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), ...
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