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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6799 for the Storm Drain Maintenance and Repair contract; and authorize City Manager to award the contract to United Storm Water, Inc., in the estimated annual amount of $582,379 plus a five percent contingency for potential unforeseen weather-related maintenance and repair costs, with a term of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012, with the option of renewing for two one-year periods at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The City's storm drain system must be regularly maintained to prevent flooding during storm events thereby protecting property from damage and providing for the general safety, health, and welfare of the residents of Long beach. In addition, pursuant to the Clean Water Act provision 40 CFR 122.26(d)(2) and the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB), the City's municipal storm drain system is required to be maintained on a regular basis in order to reduce the discharges of pollutants in storm water to the maximum extent practicable.
The City's storm drain system is comprised of approximately 180 miles of pipes and culverts, 5.5 miles of open channels and ditches, 3,800 catch basins and 23 pump stations. Maintenance services include cleaning and repair of pump stations, storm drains, open storm drain channels, catch basins, outfall structures, and the inspection of storm drain pipes. Other maintenance services may include responding to flooding incidents, removing blockages, and repairing pipes and inlets due to damage or deterioration.
The City does not have the resources or specialized equipment to perform these services. As a result these services have been historically contracted out. The current contract will expire on September 30, 2009. In order to insure that the storm drain system is properly maintained for the upcoming storm season, staff sol...
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