City Council

9. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PERRY C. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR GENERAL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT- TO-EXCEED $38,500,000 FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (Water & Power Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Accept the bid dated April 18, 2024, submitted by Perry C. Thomas Construction Inc., in response to the specifications for General Civil Construction Services for the Water and Power Department (“PWP”); (3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Perry C. Thomas Construction Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $11,000,000 or for a period of two years, whichever occurs first, with the option for five additional one-year extensions for $5,500,000 each, whichever occurs first, for a maximum contract amount not-to-exceed $38,500,000; and (4) Reject all other bids received upon successful execution of the contract authorized above.