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S.E. - Page 3 of 21 Corporation has successfully completed similar projects in the past and is a qualified contractor. Based on the current one bid received, prior bids received in the same cost range, and a careful evaluation of the very limited pool of qualified pile driving sub -contractors, the project importance, the increasing risk to public safety and the decreasing probability the project, if delayed, would meet the grant funding deadline established by FEMA/Cal OES, staff believes that the low bid is reasonable and recommends awarding the standard construction contract Agreement to Valentine Corporation in the City's interest and benefit Construction is expected to begin in July 2020, and conclude within 134 calendar days. Notice will be given to the public as the contractor is obligated to provide notice to residents and businesses in the project area two weeks prior to the start of work. Signage that contains project information will be posted at the construction site and construction updates will be available on the City's website. This project is permitted to continue as 'Essential Infrastructure' under the current San Mateo County Public Health Officer Shelter in Place Order. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for the Peninsula 2 Potable Water Tank Seismic Improvement Project were previously approved and appropriated in Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget from Water Capital Project Fund. FEMA/Cal OES is contributing $972,017.00 (75% of original project estimate of $1,296,022.67) and the City is obligated to fund the remaining $324,005.67 (25% of original estimate of $1,296,022.67). The low bid from Valentine Corporation is $1,298,369.00. The remaining project budget previously approved by Council for this project to date is $1,475,481.18. As planned, this amount is sufficient to cover the low bid amount of $1,298,369.00 and any small additional costs that exceed the FEMA/Cal OES' grant project estimate of $1,296,022.67. Staff will inform FEMA/Cal OES on the results of the bid, the bid award and the additional costs for possible funding consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW As the lead agency, City of Redwood City has determined that the Peninsula Tank No. 2 Seismic Improvement Project meets the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption criteria as set forth in Section 21080(b)(4) (disaster preparedness) of the Public Resources Code. Furthermore, all improvements, maintenance and upgrades as proposed are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (b) (Existing facilities of both investor and publicly -owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services) and (d) (Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety).The project is categorically exempt. This project does not require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for stormwater discharges associated with construction and land disturbance activities pursuant to Attachment A.2 of Order 2010-0014-DWQ which exempts projects to update existing lines and facilities. Page 3 of 4 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 114