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The Fallbrook Public Utility District has a comprehensive asset management program to reduce catastrophic leaks and pipeline bursts and to maintain the integrity of FPUD's buried infrastructure. That includes a Pipeline and Valve Replacement Program to replace key valves.
"It significantly reduces the valve failure rate, especially when we're trying to isolate the system during pipeline breaks," FPUD general manager Brian Brady said of the Pipeline and Valve Replacement Program.
For both financial reasons and the need to maintain as much of FPUD's infrastructure as possible in service, the replacement project is being phased. On Jan. 25, the FPUD board voted 5-0 to award a contract to replace the valves which provide isolation on the main transmission line from Red Mountain Reservoir.
"This is the annual program that's a five-year program replacing major valves within the system," Brady said.
If low bidder Kirtley Construction, Inc., which does business as TK Construction, is able to meet all of FPUD's bonding, insurance, and other requirements, the San Bernardino company will be awarded the project at its $342,000 bid amount.
"This is a significant step," Brady said.
FPUD staff prepared a design package and solicited bids from general contractors. Seven firms responded with bids ranging from $342,000 to $701,000. FPUD's 2015-16 budget allocates $350,000 for the project.
The next lowest bid was submitted by Downing Construction. If TK Construction does not meet all requirements, Downing Construction will be awarded a $382,000 contract contingent on the Yucaipa company meeting all FPUD requirements.
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