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Discussion of the
District Pipeline
Replacement - 2013
Project
February 20, 2013
Background / History
• A significant portion of the District's water distribution
system was constructed in the 1960s & 1970s
— A number of these pipelines are in poor condition and in need of
replacement
• The District's last pipeline replacement project occurred in
2010
• Since 2010, there have been a number of pipeline
segments where it has been necessary to perform repeated
repairs
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New Information
• The planned construction for 2013 entails about 2,300 feet
of main line pipe located at five separate locations in Tahoe
Donner
• Contract has been configured as a base bid with one
additive alternate
Item
Location
Base Bid
Davos Drive
at Heidi Way
Northwoods
Blvd
at Norse Avenue
Northwoods
Blvd
above Chamonix Road
Northwoods
Blvd
at Coyote Moon Golf Course
Additive Alternate A
Northwoods
Blvd
at Viking Way
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New Information
• The project is statutorily exempt under CEQA
• District has also issued a RFP for geotechnical testing
services
— RFP covers work for the pipeline project and the planned sitework at
the Donner Lake substation
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New Information
• The current project schedule is:
— Begin Advertising for Bids - Early February
— Bid Opening — March 20
— Bid Award —April 4
— Begin Construction — May 1
— Complete Construction — End of August
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Fiscal Impact
• Project not included in FY 2013 approved by Board
• Proposed funding source is the Water Department Capital
Replacement Fund
• $500,000 is allocated for the construction contract
• Additional costs will be incurred for geotechnical testing and
construction inspection
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