City Council

10H. Authorization to award a Construction Contract to Nu Line Technologies, LLC for the FY 2026-27 Drainage Rehabilitation Project (CD27A) and Lake Drive Storm Drain Lining Project (CD27B). Environmental Considerations: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Environmental Initial Study (IS) was conducted for the Lake Drive Storm Drain Project, which determined that the proposed project may have potentially significant environmental effects related to biological resources, geology and soils, cultural resources, and tribal cultural resources. Specific mitigation measures were determined to avoid or mitigate the potential significant environmental impacts to below established levels of significance. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) was prepared and adopted by the Planning Commission (PC Resolution No. 2026-15). A Notice of Determination was filed with the State Clearing House (SCH#2025110169) and County Clerk Office (2026-000567). All mitigation measures applicable to the Lake Drive Storm Drain Lining Project will be implemented. The FY 2026-27 Drainage Rehabilitation Project is Categorically Exempt (CE) from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts the replacement and reconstruction of existing facilities that will substantially have the same purpose and capacity as the structure being replaced. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicable to the project. Contact Person: Engineer I Estellar Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a construction contract agreement in substantial form, with Nu Line Technologies, LLC and any necessary amendments and time extensions in the amount of $1,091,500 plus a contingency of $163,725 for a total not-to-exceed construction contract amount of $1,255,225 to construct the Base Bid only; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-88, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget". 2026-09-23 Item 10H FY 2026-27 Drainage Rehabilitation Project (CD27A) and Lake Drive Storm Drain Lining Project (CD27B)