Award of a Construction Contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc. to Construct the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6053) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $842,630 in construction funds for the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6053). 2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $842,630, which includes $674,104 for the construction contract, $101,115 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $67,411 for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 3. Award a construction contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $674,104, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6053), for a term beginning January 20, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2025-116 will be filed for Project No. 24-6053.
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Summary
The City Council is recommended to approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to allocate an additional $842,630 for the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6053). This funding covers the construction contract, administration, inspection, testing, and a contingency for unforeseen work. The project involves removing the existing underground fuel storage tank at 1427 South Broadway and replacing it with a new above-ground tank and dispensing system. The contract is recommended to be awarded to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, for $674,104. The project is expected to be completed within 80 working days, with an estimated completion date of July 2026. This action is considered exempt from further CEQA review.
Citizen Impact
This project will replace an aging fuel storage system at Fire Station 74, improving reliability and mitigating environmental risks. Residents will not experience direct impacts as construction is confined to the fire station site.
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