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Item 20.
CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
MEETING DATE: MAY 20, 2021
SUBJECT: RECEIVE UPDATE TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO CONTINUE OR
TERMINATE THE IMMEDIATE SEWER REPLACEMENT SITUATION AT EL
TOYONAL IN ORI NDA
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
Orinda.
BACKGROUND
The contractor, Pacific Trenchless, I nc., was hired under a construction contract change order to replace
1,400 feet of sewers and manholes on EI Toyonal as authorized by the Board on February 18, 2021. A
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contingency project titled "EI Toyonal Sewer Replacement project" was also approved to track all costs
associated with the project.
Construction of the project is complete and the punch list has been addressed by the contractor. The new
sewer pipelines have been accepted and the work was completed prior to East Bay Municipal Utility
District's final paving.
Staff is awaiting final billing. If the final invoice is received prior to the Board Meeting on May 20, 2021,
then the continuation of this item will not be needed.
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
Receive update and confirm by motion that the action proclaimed on February 18, 2021 either:
1. Continues to exist, and that expenditures to address the sewer replacement are continuing; or
2. Terminate the emergency situation in accordance with Public Contract Code 22050(c)(3).
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 andAdaptability
Strategy 1—Maintain a safe working environment for employees and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic
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