City Council

3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN PIPELINE SERVICES TO FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DUCTILE IRON WATER MAINS IN VILLA STREET AND COLORADO BOULEVARD FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,871,586 (Water & Power Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed project referenced in the agenda report is statutorily and categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21080.21 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302, and there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances, and no other exception to the exemption applies; and (2) Award contract to lowest and best bid, dated July 21, 2026, submitted by American Pipeline Services in response to the bid specifications for Installation of Ductile Iron Water Mains in Villa Street and Colorado Boulevard, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a term of 14 months for an amount not-to-exceed $3,871,586, which includes the base contract amount of $3,519,623 and a contingency of $351,963 to provide for any necessary change orders.