Consent 1.B.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/27/2014
- TITLE
- W.O. 15-01, Schedule 3, 17th Street West Water Main Replacement Project Professional Services Contract
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The City Council is asked to consider awarding a professional engineering services contract to Sanderson Stewart in the amount of $551,055.00 for design, bidding and construction administration services on Schedule 3 of the 2015 Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement projects. The Schedule 3 project consists of approximately 5,500 linear feet of 20-inch water main replacement in 17th Street West from Avenue D to Staples Pump Station, north of Rimrock Road.
Sanderson Stewart was selected based on City staff review of project proposals submitted by prequalified firms. Other firms considered for the work were DOWL HKM and Morrison Maierle, Inc.
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.
Sanderson Stewart was selected based on City staff review of project proposals submitted by prequalified firms. Other firms considered for the work were DOWL HKM and Morrison Maierle, Inc.
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 Sanderson Stewart; or
- Do not approve award of the engineering contract to Sanderson Stewart. 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. The Schedule 3 project will use water funds:
| Water Replacements | |
| Project Budget | $6,600,000 |
| Previously Encumbered | $0 |
| This Contract | $551,055 |
| Budget Remaining | $6,048,945 |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council award a professional engineering services contract for the design and construction administration of Schedule 3 of the 2015 Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Projects to Sanderson Stewart in the amount not to exceed $551,055.00.