BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:Title
Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Construction of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center Storage Building Project, Project No. 93764004, Contract No. C0672 (San Jose, District No.3).
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RECOMMENDATION:Recommendation
A. Consider the Eighth Addendum to the Environmental Assessment/Initial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center;
B. Approve the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center Storage Building Project;
C. Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for construction of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center Storage Building Project per the Notice to Bidders; and
D. Authorize the Designated Engineer to issue addenda, as necessary, during the bidding process.
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SUMMARY:
The objective of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center (SVAWPC) Storage Building Project (Project) is to construct a suitable storage facility for parts and materials used in the maintenance and operation of the SVAWPC. Completion of the Project will support Santa Clara Valley Water District's (Valley Water) ongoing operations to efficiently produce purified water to enhance the quality of the recycled water in support of the South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR) partnership.
The scope of work includes constructing an approximately 1,500 square foot pre-engineered metal storage building and appurtenant improvements.
Staff is recommending the Board approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for construction of the Project per the Notice to Bidders (Attachment 4).
Project Background
The SVAWPC produces 8 million gallons a day of purified water and is located on City of San Jose property. The SVAWPC is operated and maintained by Valley Water pursuant to a Ground Lease and Property Use Agreement between the City of San Jose and Santa Clara Vall...
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