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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15. Continuation of immediate sewer replacement at El Toyonal in Orinda Page 1 of 2 Item 15. CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER MEETING DATE: APRIL 1, 2021 SUBJECT: CONTINUATION OF IMMEDIATE SEWER REPLACEMENT AT EL TOYONAL IN ORINDA SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT: EDGAR J. LOPEZ, CAPITAL PROJECTS ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES- DIVISION MANAGER CAPITAL PROJECTS REVIEWED BY: JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES Roger S. Bailey Kenton L. Alm General Manager District Counsel ISSUE On February 18, 2021, the Board of Directors (Board) adopted Resolution No. 2021-014 proclaiming it was in the best public interest for Central San to immediately replace the subject sewer prior to final paving of the public roadway in Orinda. The Board must reaffirm the action for the project at every Board meeting until project construction is deemed complete and all expenditures have been accounted for and processed. Board action is required by a motion to continue the project and continue the immediate replacement of the sewers at EI Toyonal in O ri nd a. BACKGROUND The contractor, Pacific Trenchless, Inc., is making progress on replacing the 1,400 feet of sewers and manholes on EI Toyonal as authorized by the Board on February 18, 2021 for the EI Toyonal Sewer Replacement project. April 1, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 152 of 153 Page 2 of 2 To date, the contractor has mobilized, potholed several utilities, and started excavating to replace Central San's manholes and sewers. Construction activities will continue through the month of April in order to meet the anticipated street paving schedule. ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS No feasible alternatives. FINANCIAL IMPACTS The total estimated cost for this contingency project is $450,000, which includes design, contractor construction costs, permits, construction management, and contingency. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION This matter was not reviewed by a Board Committee. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION Confirm by motion that the action proclaimed on February 18, 2021 continues to exist, and that expenditures to address the sewer replacement are continuing. Strategic Plan Tie-In GOAL ONE: Customer and Community Strategy 1—Deliver high-quality customer service, Strategy 2—Maintain a positive reputation GOAL TWO:Environmental Stewardship Strategy 1—Achieve 100%compliance in all regulations GOAL FOUR: Workforce Development Strategy 4—Meet or exceed industry safety standards GOAL FIVE:Infrastructure Reliability Strategy 2—Execute long-term capital renewal and replacement program, Strategy 3—Protect personnel and assets from threats and emergencies GOAL SEVEN:Agility and Adaptability Strategy 1—Maintain a safe working environment for employees and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic April 1, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 153 of 153