Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Improvements Project

The City of Fresno is seeking a qualified contractor to design, construct, and commission improvements to the Leaky Acres groundwater recharge facility. The work encompasses site demolition, installation of new silt bays, spill structures, recharge basins (including northern basins), additional distribution pipelines, and an automated basin intertie box, all while complying with stringent storm‑water and dust‑control plans and protecting existing underground utilities and survey monuments. The contract includes preparation and approval of a Storm‑Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and a Fugitive Dust Control Plan (FDCP), coordination with multiple utility owners, and adherence to local labor and clean‑fleet requirements. The project must be completed within a tight 105‑day construction window after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. • Construction of recharge basins, spill structures, and distribution pipelines to increase groundwater replenishment rates. • Required environmental compliance: SWPPP, FDCP, NPDES permits, and Clean‑Fleet emissions standards. • Utility protection, demolition, concrete, metal, earthwork, and water‑way construction per detailed division specifications. • Mandatory bonding (100 % performance and payment), insurance, prevailing‑wage, and Community Workforce Agreement obligations. • Project budget of approximately $4.4 M with a 105‑day schedule and extensive reporting and record‑keeping requirements.