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W A T E R E N E R C, I RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES W& Board Memorandum PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: APRIL 25, 2016 ITEM NO: 4 File ID — 16 -1236 — Consent SUBJECT: CONDUIT AND CABLE REPLACEMENT ON CEDARHILL DRIVE — WORK ORDER NO. 1604376 FOR $119,000 ISSUE: The issue for Board of Public Utilities consideration is approval of the capital expenditure of $119,000 for Work Order No. 1604376 for conduit and cable replacement on Cedarhill Drive. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $119,000 for Work Order No. 1604376 for conduit and cable replacement on Cedarhill Drive. BACKGROUND: Existing electrical facilities along Cedarhill Drive near Fairhill Drive must be replaced due to cable failure. Electric field crews restored electric service to the area by switching to an alternate temporary source. Installation of new conduit and cable is required to restore the system to its permanent configuration. The work includes the installation of approximately 661 trench feet of conduit, 681 circuit feet of underground primary cable, and related electrical distribution facilities. Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) engineering staff performed the design to eliminate any negative visual impacts to the project and surrounding area, with sensitivity to the existing neighborhood, and within City Planning guidelines for the designated area of the project. The project breakdown is proposed as follows: Project Breakdown Engineering Performed By: RPU engineering staff Civil Construction Performed By: RPU Contractor's Panel Electrical Work Performed By: RPU field forces Anticipated Start Date: May 2, 2016 Anticipated Duration: 3 weeks Coordination Required With: Public Works Inspector, RPU Field Superintendent Reimbursements: None FISCAL IMPACT: The capital expenditure for Work Order No. 1604376 is estimated to be $119,000 as summarized in the following table: