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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: Jay Walter, Public Works Direct �W
Prepared By: Jennifer Lawrence, E ineering Technician
SUBJECT: ORCUTT ROAD WATERLINE REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO.
90785
CAO RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve plans and specifications for Orcutt Road Waterline Replacement project,
Specification No. 90785
2. Authorize Staff to advertise for bids and authorize the CAO to award the contract if the
lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of$198,100.
3. Appropriate $228,160 from Water Fund Working Capital to Water Distribution System
Improvements Main Account to fund estimated project costs.
DISCUSSION
Replacement of water distribution pipes, mainlines and related infrastructure is an ongoing
program to replace aging and deteriorating infrastructure. This program has three objectives:
1. Ensure reliable water services;
2. Reduce the need for emergency repairs;
3. Enhance available fire flows.
The waterline in Orcutt Road has experienced several breaks in the last two years. As a result, the
Orcutt Road Waterline Replacement project has been identified as a top priority by the Utilities
Department. While construction projects require the water to be shut off, similar to what occurs
when a line breaks, the shut-off can be scheduled with users so they are prepared and
inconvenienced as little as possible. Water line breaks typically occur without warning.
The Public Works Department is planning a major street improvement project to be constructed
on Orcutt Road in the vicinity of the proposed waterline improvement in early 2008. It is
therefore necessary to expedite installation of the new waterline before new paving is placed.
CONCURRENCES
The Community Development Department has given this project a categorical exemption from
environmental review.
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FISCAL IMPACT
This project is identified in the 2007-09 Financial Plan Appendix B, page 3-92, as a top priority
project. Prior CIP projects for waterline replacements at various locations have already used the
$1.3 million dollars budgeted in 2007-08 and so funding for this project is not currently available
within the Water Distribution System Improvements Main Account or existing resources.
Staff recommends appropriating $228,160 from working capital to the Water Distribution
System Improvements Main Account to'fund the Orcutt Road Waterline Replacement estimated
project costs. There is adequate working capital in the Water Fund to fund this project and retain
working capital above policy levels.
Engineer's Estimate $198,100
10% Contingencies 1 $19,810
Total for Construction $217,9101
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Testing $10,000
Miscellaneous incl prirltin $250
Total Project Cost 1 $2289160
Requested Appropriation from Working Capital $2289160'
ATTACHMENTS
Vicinity Map
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE
1. Plans and Special Provisions
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