Consent 1.E.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/14/2014
- TITLE
- W.O. 15-01, Schedule 1, Will James Area Water Main Replacement Project Professional Services Contract
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The City Council will consider awarding a professional engineering services contract to DOWL HKM in the amount of $742,630.00 for design, bidding and construction administration services on Schedule 1 of the 2015 Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement projects. The Schedule 1 projects consist of approximately 11,000 linear feet of water main replacement in the Will James Middle School area bounded by Grand Avenue to the north, Terry Avenue to the south, 30th Street West to the west, and the BBWA Canal to the east.
DOWL HKM was selected based on City staff review of project proposals submitted by prequalified firms. Other firms considered for the work were Morrison Maierle, Inc. and Sanderson Stewart.
The City replaces and upgrades its water utilities as part of an annual maintenance program. As underground water utilities approach the end of their useful life, the City’s maintenance costs and potential liabilities from system failures increase. Corroding water main and leaking joints cause water loss and reduced service capacity. Water main breaks often cause public and private property damage.
DOWL HKM was selected based on City staff review of project proposals submitted by prequalified firms. Other firms considered for the work were Morrison Maierle, Inc. and Sanderson Stewart.
The City replaces and upgrades its water utilities as part of an annual maintenance program. As underground water utilities approach the end of their useful life, the City’s maintenance costs and potential liabilities from system failures increase. Corroding water main and leaking joints cause water loss and reduced service capacity. Water main breaks often cause public and private property damage.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may:
- Approve award of the engineering contract to DOWL HKM, or;
- Disapprove award of the engineering contract to DOWL HKM. If the project is not constructed, the City’s water distribution system in this area will continue to experience ongoing maintenance problems and expenses.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding for this project has been approved by City Council in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Funding is sufficient for the engineering design and construction administration portion of the project which is now under consideration, as well as for the project construction planned for bidding to contractors in April 2015. Schedule 1 projects will use water funds.
| Water Replacements | |
| Project Budget | $4,000,000 |
| Previously Encumbered | $0 |
| This Contract | $742,630 |
| Budget Remaining | $3,257,370 |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council award a professional engineering services contract for the design and construction administration of Schedule 1 of the 2015 Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Projects to DOWL HKM in the amount not to exceed $742,630.00.