The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $377,369 for engineering professional services from Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., Inc., for the Water Rehabilitation- Los Rios Addition and Ranch Estates, Project No. ENG-CMB-00005. This project includes the replacement of 13,780 linear feet of 6” and 8” waterlines, associated concrete pavement replacement, and barrier free ramps along the following streets:
1. Los Robles Drive between Los Rios Boulevard and San Miguel Drive (Approx. 2,297 LF)
2. San Miguel Drive between Country Club and Los Robles Drive (Approx. 1,112 LF)
3. Country Club Drive between Los Robles Drive and Los Rios Boulevard (Approx. 4,010 LF)
4. Aliso Road between Los Robles Drive and Fresno Road (Approx. 1,710 LF)
5. San Saba Court (Approx. 442 LF)
6. Rosita Court (Approx. 439 LF)
7. Ranch Estates Drive between San Gabriel Drive and Merriman Drive (Approx. 3,389 LF)
8. Ranch Estates Circle (Approx. 381 LF)
Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., Inc., was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2021-0379-XR. Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., Inc. has also successfully completed the design of numerous water rehabilitation and improvement projects of similar scope, including Water Rehabilitation for Park Boulevard from Preston Road to the East City Limits, and Water Rehabilitation for Parker Road Estates Phase 1. Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., Inc. also has extensive expertise in surveying, subsurface utility exploration, and the design of roadway and pavement improvements, all necessary to complete this specific project.
The benefit of this project includes replacement of antiquated cast iron water lines, resulting in reduced maintenance costs and interruptions of service to residents.
Not approving the expenditure would result in increased ongoing localized maintenance, intermittent service interruptions, additional maintenance costs and a reduction in quality of life for local residents.