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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with National Plant Services, Inc. for Storm Drain Cleaning, Assessment, and Trenchless Repairs in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,650,000.
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 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). (Public Works 31041520)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) is responsible for over 120 miles of storm drain pipes, over 9,000 storm drain structures,10 storm drain pump stations, and an assortment of other storm drain assets that convey storm/surface runoff from city streets to surrounding waters. To ensure proper operation and maintenance of the storm drain system, Public Works deploys a combination of in-house staffing and as-needed contractor support. The contractor performed services including cleaning and inspection of storm drain facilities. As part of the City's long-term storm drain asset management plan, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for additional cleaning, inspection, and repair services and recommends the award of a contract to National Plant Services, Inc. for a five-year term with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,650,000.
BACKGROUND
The City's storm drain system infrastructure is critical to the health and safety of the city and its residents. By collecting and conveying excess rain and surface water from city streets and surrounding terrain, the system keeps the city free of standing water and minimizes flooding during rain events. The operation of the system also directly impacts water quality in the surrounding bay and is expected to be highly impacted by forecasted rising sea levels.
Much of the system was installed decades ago, with many assets having exceeded their ori...
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