Booster Pump Replacements at Pump Station 89A, 150, 176

The City of Fresno awarded a firm fixed price construction contract valued at $2,538,800 to W. M. Lyles Co. for wellhead treatment improvements at Pump Stations 89A, 150, and 176, with the primary objectives of enhancing system performance, efficiency, and water quality. Scope of work includes replacing booster pumps at all three locations, installing new interconnecting piping, upgrading associated electrical and instrumentation systems, and constructing a new aeration tank exclusively at Pump Station 89A. A subsequent amendment also required replacement of a carbon dioxide removal tank at PS 89A. All work is confined to existing facility boundaries under a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15301, Class 1, which precludes significant environmental impact or operational expansion. The project was procured via a competitive sealed bid process with award determined under the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where responsiveness and responsibility were evaluated prior to price being the sole deciding factor. The contract does not include federal acquisition regulation clauses, instead relying on municipal standards and custom agreements. Performance is required at the three specified pump stations in Fresno, California, with acceptance occurring on-site. The contractor must comply with the City’s Community Workforce Agreement, also known as a Project Labor Agreement, which mandates adherence to specific labor standards and ongoing reporting obligations. The project timeframe extends through October 31, 2026, with bid opening held on April 21, 2026, and City Council approval granted on June 4, 2026. Funding comes from the City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Budget, sourced through the Water Enterprise Fund, though no specific accounting codes are identified. While no detailed line-item pricing, packaging requirements, or specific inspection standards (e.g., ASTM or AWWA) are stated, oversight is conducted by the Department of Capital Projects and Department of Public Utilities, with Justin Chan, Licensed Professional Engineer, serving as the primary point of contact. No option periods, extensions, or additional funding beyond the base award are included, and no formal contracting officer or COTR roles are officially designated in the documentation.