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Commission approves Alameda Siphon No. 4 contract after HRC review; losing bidder protests LBE calculation
Summary
The commission awarded the Alameda Siphon No. 4 construction contract to the low responsive bidder after HRC adjusted LBE credit for equipment; a competing bidder protested the adjustments and said the HRC calculations were incorrect, but commissioners approved the award to avoid program delays.
The commission approved an award of the Alameda Siphon No. 4 construction contract (WD2552) after a contested bid evaluation and an HRC determination on local‑business‑enterprises (LBE) participation.
Arlene Kelly described four bids for the project and reported the apparent low bidder, Mountain Cascade, was found non‑responsive for failing to submit required documentation. The PUC then evaluated the next low bid from Steve P. Rados at approximately $31.9 million. HRC reviewed LBE participation and reduced credit for certain equipment items listed on…
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