Consent 1.B.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/13/2015
- TITLE
- W.O. 16-01, Schedule 1, Will James Area Water Main Replacement Project--Phase 2
- 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 $325,700.00 for design, bidding and construction administration services on Schedule 1 of the 2016 Water Main Replacement Projects. The Schedule 1 project consists of approximately 6,050 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. The 2016 project is generally contiguous to the work completed this past summer, so it is considered Phase 2 of the Will James Area Water Main Replacement Project.
Much of the preliminary design work on this 2016 project was completed with the 2015 project. It was determined during 2015 project design that the Will James Middle School area work would need to be constructed over a two year time frame due to budget considerations.
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.
Much of the preliminary design work on this 2016 project was completed with the 2015 project. It was determined during 2015 project design that the Will James Middle School area work would need to be constructed over a two year time frame due to budget considerations.
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 award of the engineering contract to DOWL, or;
- Do not approve award of the engineering 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 FY 16 budget. Schedule 1 projects will use water funds.
| Water Replacements | |
| Project Budget | $4,000,000 |
| Previously Encumbered | $4,000,000 |
| This Contract | $325,700 |
| Budget Remaining | $3,674,300 |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council award a professional engineering services contract for the design and construction administration of Schedule 1 of the 2016 Water Main Replacement Projects to DOWL in the amount not to exceed $325,700.00.