Murray Avenue Water Pipeline Replacement

The City of Gilroy is undertaking a water pipeline replacement project along Murray Avenue in Gilroy, California, to replace approximately 70 feet of an existing four-inch water pipeline with new eight-inch ductile iron pipe at the intersection of Murray Avenue and Burke Drive. This work will reconnect the Burke Drive distribution main to the existing 12-inch pipeline on Murray Avenue using open-cut installation methods within the public right-of-way. Additionally, twelve service lines along Murray Avenue between Burke Drive and Leavesley Road will be disconnected from the outdated four-inch main and reconnected to the 12-inch pipeline. The abandoned four-inch pipeline will remain in place, and all disturbed areas will be restored to meet municipal standards. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21080.21 and 15282(k), as it involves the replacement of less than one mile of water infrastructure and constitutes a minor alteration to existing utilities. No formal contract value or pricing data is available, as the documentation pertains to environmental compliance and administrative filings rather than a solicitation or binding contract. The City of Gilroy acts as the lead agency and is solely responsible for project execution, inspection, and compliance, with Heath McMahon, Utilities Director, serving as the primary point of contact. Environmental filings, including a Notice of Exemption and supporting documentation, have been submitted to the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, and all associated fees were paid via check, credit card, or cash. There is no evidence of federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses, federal invoicing systems, or standardized contract terms, as this is a municipal project governed by state and local procurement and environmental procedures. The project scope is confined to the specified corridor within Gilroy’s 95020 ZIP code, and no delivery, shipping, or packaging requirements are applicable.