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Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Apena Engineering, Inc., for Retrofit of Shell Gate Place and Willow Street Outfalls, No. P.W. 04-25-15, in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $611,622, Including Contingency, and Approve Project Plans and Specifications.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land). (Public Works C31000)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed project will retrofit four existing storm drain outfalls along Shoreline Boulevard near the intersections of Shell Gate and Willow Streets to reduce roadway flooding during storm events.
On January 13, 2026, the City of Alameda (City) issued a request for bid for the Shell Gate & Willow Outfalls Project, No. P.W. 04-25-15. Staff recommends City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Apena Engineering, Inc. (Apena), for a total amount not to exceed $611,622 which includes a 10% contingency, and approve the project plans and specifications, included as Exhibits 1 and 2 respectively, for the Shell Gate & Willow Outfalls, No. P.W. 04-25-15. The proposed Apena agreement (Agreement) is included as Exhibit 3.
In accordance with Alameda Municipal Code Section 2-59.2, staff further recommend that the City Council delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve issued amendments and addenda to the project plans and specifications, and to authorize field changes through the change order process.
BACKGROUND
Stormwater systems are a vital component to the City's infrastructure and play an important role in flood prevention by creating safe and navigable streets, sidewalks, and pathways. Improved drainage will positively impact public safety by...
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