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CONSENT CALENDAR |
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CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF
BUDGETED FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF FISH REARING TROUGHS FOR SLEEPY HOLLOW
STEELHEAD FACILITY |
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Meeting
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May 15, 2006 |
Budgeted: |
Yes |
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From: |
David A.
Berger, General
Manager |
Program/ Line Item No.: |
Aquatic Resources/ Fisheries 2-3-1
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Prepared
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Cost Estimate: |
$26,400 |
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Administrative Services Division Manager/Chief Financial Officer Review: |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on May 2, 2006 and recommended approval. |
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CEQA Compliance: N/A |
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SUMMARY: The Board will consider authorizing the purchase of eight, insulated, fiberglass rearing troughs that would be used at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility. The tanks will be used to replace a large existing round tank to rear juvenile steelhead during the summer and fall. Staff has consulted with the California Department of Fish and Game on this issue and they have requested this change to help reduce fish mortality at the Facility due to disease and predation. This modification will likely be required as part of the NOAA Fisheries operating permit currently being processed. Purchase of these tanks was approved with the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget under Sleepy Hollow Facility Operations.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the expenditure of budgeted funds in a not-to-exceed amount of $26,400 for the purchase and shipping of eight, insulated, fiberglass rearing troughs, from D & T Fiberglass, Inc. in Sacramento, CA, and the associated support structures, tank covers, plumbing and electrical components, that would be used at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility. D & T Fiberglass was selected for the following reasons: 1. Their tanks are custom built and of high quality, 2. Their prices were favorable compared to those of the two major mail-order aquaculture companies surveyed, 3. Shipping costs are lower with a California company compared to those from the other tank manufactures in Texas and Florida, and 4. Staff’s past experience buying tanks from one of the other companies was very negative as the tanks were of inferior quality and were severely damaged during transport requiring ongoing repairs. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item at its May 2, 2006 meeting and voted 3 – 0 to approve.
IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: The Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget includes $18,400
for the purchase of eight rearing troughs and $8,000 for the insulation of those
tanks, for a total of $26,400 (Project Expenditures, page 21 of FY 2005-06 Budget).
The actual cost of the insulated
troughs is $14,240. Shipping, plumbing, lids, and other expenditures are
expected to cost approximately $7,800, for a total estimated cost of
$22,000. The installation of the tanks
will require a moderate amount of staff time, primarily within the Water
Resources Division and with assistance from two River Maintenance Specialists
within the Planning and Engineering Division.
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