The City Council will consider awarding a Professional Engineering Services Contract to Morrison-Maierle, Inc. (MMI) in the amount of $749,453.00 for design, bidding and construction administration services on Schedule 2 of the 2017 Sanitary Sewer and Water Replacement Projects. Schedule 2 projects will occur in three geographic areas. The first area consists of approximately 6,100 linear feet of 8-inch alley sanitary sewer main replacement in the area bounded by Grand Avenue to the south, Avenue D to the north, 17th Street West to the east, and the BBWA Canal to the west. The second area consists of approximately 3,300 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer main replacement in the area bounded by Miles Avenue to the north, Cook Avenue to the south, 26th Street West to the east, and 28th Street West to the west. The third area consists of approximately 2,200 linear feet of 12-inch cast iron water main replacement in North 32nd Street from Avenue C to 11th Avenue North.

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

The City replaces and upgrades its sanitary sewer and water utilities as part of an annual maintenance program. As underground water and sewer utilities approach the end of their useful life, the City's maintenance costs and potential liabilities from system failures increase. Deteriorating sanitary sewer mains crack, misalign and are intruded by tree roots. These problems lead to leakage of wastewater into surrounding soils, groundwater inflow, loss in carrying capacity and sewage backups into public and private property. Corroding water main and leaking joints cause water loss and reduced service capacity.  Water main breaks often cause public and private property damage.

City Council may:

• Approve awarding the Professional Engineering Services Contract to Morrison-Maierle, Inc., or;
• Do not approve awarding the engineering contract to Morrison-Maierle, Inc. If the project is not constructed, the City's sanitary sewer collection and water distribution systems in these areas will continue to experience ongoing maintenance problems and expenses.

Funding for this project has been approved by City Council in the FY17 budget. Schedule 2 projects will use water and sewer funds.
 

	Water Replacements	Sewer Replacements
Project Budget	$4,000,000.00	$4,000,000
Previously Encumbered	$377,800.00	$0.00
This Contract	$146,863.00	$602,590.00
Budget Remaining	$3,475,337.00	$3,397,410.00

Staff recommends that Council award a Professional Engineering Services Contract for the design and construction administration of Schedule 2 of the 2017 Sanitary Sewer and Water Replacement Projects to Morrison-Maierle, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $749,453.00.