HomeMy WebLinkAbout21 - Orange Street Storm Drain RepairsCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 21
June 12, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Public Works Department
Mike Sinacori
949 - 644 -3342 or msinacori @city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ORANGE STREET STORM DRAIN REPAIRS BY GCI
CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Orange Street Storm Drain Repairs performed by GCI Construction for a
total amount of $43,792.48
DISCUSSION:
Earlier this year, the Utilities Department responded to a water service failure off
Orange Street and Canal Street. During the water service repair, City crews discovered
that the adjacent storm drain pipe on Orange Street between Newport Shores Drive and
Canal Street was leaking significantly and raised concerns about a potential failure. In
addition, portions of the storm drain pipe was holding water, causing a health and water
quality issue, as ponding water can become odorous and violate discharge standards
set by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Bids were sought for the storm drain repair work, which ranged from a low bid of
$29,735 to a high bid of $55,000. GCI Construction (GCI) provided the lowest bid and
was authorized to proceed under their On -Call Professional Services Agreement with
the City. Unfortunately, GCI encountered concrete and slurry in and around the storm
drain pipe that had to be removed prior to the repair. In addition, it was further
discovered that existing water and sewer services adjacent to the work area were in
need of repair. The net result was approximately $14,000 in extra work to complete the
project. The project has now been completed to the satisfaction of the General
Services Department and the Public Works Department.
Approval of Orange Street Storm Drain Repairs by GCI Construction
June 12, 2007
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Environmental Review:
The project was determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines at the time
the project was authorized by the City Council. This exemption covers the repair,
maintenance and minor alteration of existing public facilities with negligible expansion.
Funding Availability:
There are sufficient funds available in the following account:
Account Description
CIP Storm Drain Improvement
Prepared by:
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Micoel J. Sinacori, P.E.
Principal Civil Engineer
Account Number Amount
7012- C5100008 $ 43,792.48
.n G. Badum
Works Director