BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT: Title
Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Construction of the Stevens Creek Evelyn Fish Passage Project, under the Watersheds Asset Rehabilitation Program, Project No. 62084001, Contract No. C0708 (Mountain View, District 7).
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
A. Adopt the Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Construction of the Stevens Creek Evelyn Fish Passage Project per the Notice to Bidders; and
B. Authorize the Designated Engineer to issue addenda, as necessary, during the bidding process.
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SUMMARY:
The Stevens Creek Evelyn Fish Passage Project (Project) aims to restore fish-passage along Stevens Creek between Evelyn Avenue and Central Expressway. The Project will consist of reconstructing the eroded channel bed and addressing existing creek bank failure as well as implementing additional enhancements to the Stevens Creek bypass culvert. The Project is estimated to take two (2) years to complete, with the work in the channel limited to the summer construction season of June 15 to October 15 each year. The Project construction cost is estimated to be between $5 million and $7 million and is proposed to be implemented under the Stream Maintenance Program 2 (SMP-2) permit.
Background
As stewards of Santa Clara County's watersheds and hundreds of miles of streams, Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) administers the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP) to ensure streams, flood control channels, and related facilities function properly. Valley Water owns and manages approximately 333 miles of streams and channels. Routine maintenance is necessary to reduce flood risks, ensure structural integrity, enhance ecologic function, and improve public safety. Maintenance activities are prioritized and scheduled based on several factors including Boa...
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