Staff recommends the City Council award a contract for W.O. 23-01 Contract 2, 2023 Sewer Main Replacement, to Morrison-Maierle in the amount of $672,715.

The City replaces and upgrades its sewer mains as part of an annual maintenance program.  This project will replace approximately 11,705 feet of existing sewer mains.  The sewer mains being replaced with this project were selected based on age, video inspection condition assessment, root intrusion history, and sewer back up history.  This project will replace sanitary sewer mains that are up to 115 years old made of clay tile.  These sewer mains exhibit broken and cracked pipe and many sections need yearly root intrusion removal and maintenance.

The City requested proposals for professional engineering services from a prequalified list derived from the established Statement of Qualifications.  Morrison-Maierle was selected for the project using the proposal process.  Two other proposals were received from Sanderson Stewart and DOWL.  The consultant selection was based on Project Team and Availability; Project Approach; and Firm Qualifications and Experience as they relate to the project needs.

City Council may:

• Approve awarding the Professional Engineering Services Contract to Morrison-Maierle, or;
• Not approve awarding the Professional Engineering Services Contract to Morrison-Maierle. If the project is not awarded, the City's sewer mains in these areas will continue to be unreliable and may experience ongoing maintenance problems and expenses.

The project was budgeted in FY23 using Wastewater funds.  There is available budget to award the contract and remaining funds will be used for construction of the sewer main replacement and associated construction services.