Highway 99 Water Main Crossings Improvements (I Street, G Street, and Sierra Drive)

The project involves the replacement of approximately 1,220 linear feet of aging cast iron water mains located within steel casings beneath three bridge overcrossings along Highway 99 in Central Modesto—at I Street, G Street, and Sierra Drive. These mains serve as critical links between the northeast and southwest portions of the city’s water distribution system and have become unreliable due to age and undersizing, resulting in frequent leaks and low pressure. The work will upgrade these lines to City Standard water mains to enhance system reliability, improve water flow and pressure, and ensure long-term operational efficiency. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a repair and maintenance activity under Classes 1 and 3, meaning it does not involve expansion of capacity and has negligible environmental impact. All work will be performed at the specified locations within Modesto, California, and inspections will occur on-site with acceptance finalized through administrative filings with the Stanislaus County Clerk’s Office. The City of Modesto is the lead agency overseeing this infrastructure improvement, with David A. Felix, Associate Engineer, serving as the primary point of contact for project coordination and environmental compliance. No federal contract clauses, such as FAR or DFARS provisions, are applicable, as this is a municipal project governed by local standards and California regulatory frameworks. Environmental compliance is ensured through submission of a certified exemption finding, payment receipt for the Notice of Exemption filing fee, and a No Effect Determination from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. There is no specified contract value, no formal period of performance or delivery schedule outlined, no invoicing or payment processing details for the construction work, and no designated contracting officer or technical representative. The procurement is treated as a forecasted municipal action, with submissions handled in paper format to designated physical addresses. No socioeconomic certifications, unique entity identifiers, or federal acquisition representations are required or provided, reflecting the local nature of the funding and administration.