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Consent   1.D.
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
10/24/2016
TITLE
W.O. 17-01, Schedule 1, South 24th Street West Water Main Replacement
PRESENTED BY:
David Mumford
Department:
Public Works
Presentation:

PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT

The City Council will consider awarding a Professional Engineering Services Contract to DOWL in the amount of $377,800.00 for design, bidding and construction administration services on Schedule 1 of the 2017 Water Main Replacement Projects. The Schedule 1 project consists of approximately 3,600 linear feet of water main replacement in South 24th Street West from Central Avenue to Lampman Drive.  

DOWL was selected based on City staff review of project proposals submitted by prequalified firms. Other firms considered for the work were Morrison Maierle, Sanderson Stewart, and Great West Engineering.

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 awarding the Professional Engineering Services Contract to DOWL, or;
  • Do not approve awarding the Professional Engineering Services Contract to DOWL. 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 FY17 budget.  Schedule 1 projects will use water funds.
  Water Replacements
Project Budget $4,000,000.00
Previously Encumbered $0.00
This Contract $377,800.00
Budget Remaining $3,622,200.00

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council award a Professional Engineering Services Contract for the design and construction administration of Schedule 1 of the 2017 Water Main Replacement Projects to DOWL, in the amount not to exceed $377,800.00.

APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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