The City of Schertz Aviation Heights area has under sized water mains that provide limited fire protection and are located in alleyways. The City of Schertz Public works has been working to upgrade and replace these smaller mains with appropriately sized lines to provide an adequate and reliable water supply with better fire protection coverage, as well as relocate these new mains in the front of the homes to increase maintenance efficiencies. Three phases are left that need to be completed in Aviation Heights. Staff desires to design these phases and prepare for construction in FY 20-21.

Ford Engineering is very familiar with this area and has designed the previous phases of waterline improvements and has experience with City utility relocation projects.

Aviation Heights Waterline Relocation Project Budget
Engineering                             $     113,135.00
Construction Contingency       $       11,865.00
Project Total                             $     125,000.00  

Ford Engineering has a Master Professional Services Agreement with the City of Schertz that was awarded based on a competitive Request for Qualifications ("RFQ")

To complete the design required for relocation of Aviation Heights water lines..

 

The relocation of these lines will improve the service and reliability to the residents in the Aviation Heights service area.
 

Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 20-R-106, authorizing a project agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc., for design, bid, and construction phase engineering services for water relocations in advance of the construction project.
 

Funding for the design work is available in the FY 19-20 Water Operating Budget and is included in the FY 19-20 CIP Plan
 

Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 20-R-106, authorizing a project agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc., for design, bid, and construction phase engineering services for waterline relocations in advance of the construction project.