1. Big Dry Creek–Friant-Kern Canal Turnout Project Awarded (~$2.8M) The Board approved Engineering Action Request 2026-05, awarding the Big Dry Creek–Friant-Kern Canal turnout project to Nicholas General Engineering Contractors (out of Shafter) at approximately $2.8 million. The project is funded primarily by a $2.5 million ARPA grant through Fresno County, with FID covering the remainder from its Capital Improvements Fund (~$1.0M budgeted plus ~$200K additional, per staff). This is a large-scale infrastructure project involving 200 pieces of 72-inch pipe and a turnout structure near SR-168 and the Friant-Kern Canal, and construction must take advantage of the three-month Friant-Kern shutdown window that occurs every three years. Note: Staff recommended awarding the contract to Nicholas and the Board awarded the contract to Nicholas.
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