50-M0099-24-EM135_Emergency Determination - Pacheco's Trucking -800 E Main (Water).pdf.PDF

This document is an Emergency Determination from the City of Fresno's Department of Public Utilities regarding a contract with Pacheco's Trucking for emergency repairs to an 800 E Main water line. The determination provides an overview of the project, noting that a water main break occurred that required immediate repairs to restore water service to the affected area. The City authorized Pacheco's Trucking to perform the necessary emergency repairs, which included excavation and pipeline replacement work. The contract term covers the period from February 23, 2023 to March 17, 2023, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $194,000. The contract was awarded under the City's emergency procedures, which waived the standard competitive bidding requirements due to the critical nature of the water main break repairs.

The pricing terms for the contract are based on Pacheco's Trucking's standard labor and equipment rates. There are no specific set-aside requirements noted. The repairs were funded through the City's water utility budget, which has allocated funds for emergency pipeline repairs and maintenance. The City determined that Pacheco's Trucking was the most qualified and responsive contractor available to complete the necessary work in a timely manner to restore water service to the affected area.