On June 21, 2025, the City of Pasadena awarded the Annual Sewer Relining and Point Repairs FY 2026 Project. The construction is scheduled to commence on November 17, 2025 through July 2026.
Description:
The construction of the Annual Sewer Relining and Point Repairs FY 2026 Project is scheduled to commence on November 17, 2025 with the anticipated completion of July 2026. This project provides for the systematic condition assessment repair, rehabilitation, and/or replacement of the City's sewer collection system, and upgrades to existing pipes that are structurally or hydraulically deficient by relining to increase capacity and sustain pipe integrity.
The project consists of 35,000 linear feet of cleaning and relining of existing sanitary sewer pipes at various locations city-wide. Additionally, this contract includes the condition assessment and rehabilitation of sewer manholes; repair of damaged pipes and installation of pipe repair sectionals; reconstruction of manhole channels; trimming of protruding laterals and other obstructions; reopening of existing lateral connections and installation of service lateral connection seals known as Top Hats; manhole cover replacements; pre and post-lining video inspections for future relining locations; and miscellaneous appurtenant work that may come up during the course of the sewer relining operation.
Justification:
This project is consistent with the City Council’s goals to improve, maintain and enhance public facilities and infrastructure, and to improve mobility and accessibility throughout the City. It also supports the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan by maintaining public facilities to enhance the quality of life of the community.
Although cleaned and repaired on a regular basis, the sewer system is aged and suffers from a variety of defects. Pipes are subject to breakage from wear and tear, ground movement, improper installation, protruding house connections and chemical corrosion. Additionally, capacity and condition upgrades dictated by the Sewer Master Plan will implement improvements to accommodate current and future demands on the system.
Environmental Analysis:
On June 21, 2025, City Council found the project herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Class 1, §15301, Existing Facilities). Class 1 exempts from environmental review “the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.” There are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances.
Funding:
This project is primarily utilizing the budgeted appropriations in the Annual Sewer System Improvements and Capacity Upgrades – FY 2022-2026 (76918) project fund.
Contact:
Janina Lyka Baiza – Project Manager
Please contact the Public Works Engineering Division at (626) 744-3703 or jbaiza@cityofpasadena.net.
