DATE: April 9, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Award Contract 23-02-C County Service Area 31 Shaver Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Hauling and Disposal
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 23-02-C County Service Area 31 Shaver Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Sludge Hauling and Disposal and award the contract to the Shaver Lake Construction, 41681 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, CA 93664, in the total amount of $930,221.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will authorize the award of a County funded wastewater project. This item pertains to a location in District 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved, the project will be delayed or will not be constructed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The anticipated construction cost for the project, based on the bid amount and Director's allowance for change orders of $59,011, is $989,232. FEMA has committed to funding approximately $125,000 of this project and has rejected the remaining majority of the costs. There is a potential through an ongoing appeal process for reimbursement through FEMA and/or the California Office of Emergency Services (OES). Should the appeal be unsuccessful, and the funding is not provided by FEMA or OES, the project will be funded by the districts that utilize the Shaver Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant. If there are not sufficient revenues and appropriations to fund the project through those systems, it would be necessary to initiate a Prop 218 Process for CSA 31B and WWD 41S to increase rates and fund the project.
DISCUSSION:
The Shaver Lake WWTP, which provides sewer services for over 1,400 residents, was damaged by the Creek Fire in September of 2020. The facility lost power, which resulted in a prolonged cessation of operations, including stopping the faci...
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