5.16.
| CC Regular Session |
| Meeting Date: | 06/11/2024 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd7} |
Information
Title
Adopt Resolution #24-159 Approving Plans and Authorizing Requests for Quotes for Improvement Project #24-56, Lift Station No. 1 Permanent Generator
Purpose/Background:
Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #24-159 approving plans and authorizing requests for quotes for Improvement Project #24-56, Lift Station No. 1 Permanent Generator.
Background:
The 2024 – 2033 Capital Improvement Program includes proposed project #24-SEW-002, Lift Station No. 1 Rehab and Generator, proposed for construction in 2025 at an estimated cost of $175,000.
This project proposes to rehabilitate sanitary sewer Lift Station No. 1, which is located at 13659 - 137th Avenue, by replacing the original base elbows and forcemain, upsizing the pumps, and installing a permanent emergency power supply generator on site. This work will serve to replace deteriorating pipes and fittings, to accommodate increased sewage flowrates that have occurred since the lift station was constructed in 1990, and to prevent sewage from backing up into businesses and residences served by this and other lift stations during major power outages.
During power outages, staff tows a portable generator on a trailer to this and other lift stations that don’t have permanent generators. Staff pumps each station down, then disconnects the generator and moves to the next station, and repeats the process until power is restored. However, due to the constant and heavy sewage flowrates processed through this station, staff would not have the ability to disconnect the portable generator in the event of a long-term power outage, leaving other lift stations without power and possibly backing sewage up into neighboring homes and businesses.
On April 9, 2024, City Council approved a proposal from Bolton & Menk, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $26,400 to design the permanent emergency power supply generator and prepare plans and specifications for rehabilitating the lift station and constructing improvements necessary to accommodate the permanent generator, apply for permits, administer the bid process, and provide construction related services.
Plans are now complete and staff is requesting approval to submit requests for quotes to the contractors that complete this type of work.
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #24-159 approving plans and authorizing requests for quotes for Improvement Project #24-56, Lift Station No. 1 Permanent Generator.
Background:
The 2024 – 2033 Capital Improvement Program includes proposed project #24-SEW-002, Lift Station No. 1 Rehab and Generator, proposed for construction in 2025 at an estimated cost of $175,000.
This project proposes to rehabilitate sanitary sewer Lift Station No. 1, which is located at 13659 - 137th Avenue, by replacing the original base elbows and forcemain, upsizing the pumps, and installing a permanent emergency power supply generator on site. This work will serve to replace deteriorating pipes and fittings, to accommodate increased sewage flowrates that have occurred since the lift station was constructed in 1990, and to prevent sewage from backing up into businesses and residences served by this and other lift stations during major power outages.
During power outages, staff tows a portable generator on a trailer to this and other lift stations that don’t have permanent generators. Staff pumps each station down, then disconnects the generator and moves to the next station, and repeats the process until power is restored. However, due to the constant and heavy sewage flowrates processed through this station, staff would not have the ability to disconnect the portable generator in the event of a long-term power outage, leaving other lift stations without power and possibly backing sewage up into neighboring homes and businesses.
On April 9, 2024, City Council approved a proposal from Bolton & Menk, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $26,400 to design the permanent emergency power supply generator and prepare plans and specifications for rehabilitating the lift station and constructing improvements necessary to accommodate the permanent generator, apply for permits, administer the bid process, and provide construction related services.
Plans are now complete and staff is requesting approval to submit requests for quotes to the contractors that complete this type of work.
Notification:
Notifications are not required for this case.
Observations/Alternatives:
Observations:
Lift Station No. 1 is not the largest lift station in Ramsey but it is the busiest, as well as the oldest, and it averages 60 starts per day. The purpose of this project is to improve the reliability and productivity of this lift station.
Staff does not believe a sound study needs to be completed, similar to the study completed for Pump House No. 2 before a permanent generator was installed at that site, but will confirm this before presenting quotes for City Council approval.
No significant SCADA changes were determined to be needed as a result of these improvements.
Attached is the title sheet from the plan prepared by Bolton & Menk. A full set of plans is not attached to prevent contractors from submitting quotes for the work using the attached plans, which could result in contractors submitting quotes based on incomplete plans that do not include addenda published after this case was published.
Alternatives:
Alternative #1: Motion to adopt Resolution #24-159 approving plans and authorizing requests for quotes for Improvement Project #24-56, Lift Station No. 1 Permanent Generator.
Lift Station No. 1 is not the largest lift station in Ramsey but it is the busiest, as well as the oldest, and it averages 60 starts per day. The purpose of this project is to improve the reliability and productivity of this lift station.
Staff does not believe a sound study needs to be completed, similar to the study completed for Pump House No. 2 before a permanent generator was installed at that site, but will confirm this before presenting quotes for City Council approval.
No significant SCADA changes were determined to be needed as a result of these improvements.
Attached is the title sheet from the plan prepared by Bolton & Menk. A full set of plans is not attached to prevent contractors from submitting quotes for the work using the attached plans, which could result in contractors submitting quotes based on incomplete plans that do not include addenda published after this case was published.
Alternatives:
Alternative #1: Motion to adopt Resolution #24-159 approving plans and authorizing requests for quotes for Improvement Project #24-56, Lift Station No. 1 Permanent Generator.
Funding Source:
The estimated construction cost for the proposed improvements is $90,935.00.
Attached is the adopted 2024 – 2033 CIP sheet for project #24-SEW-002, Lift Station No. 1 Rehab and Generator, proposed for construction in 2025 at an estimated cost of $175,000.
Funding for this project, including costs for contracted design and construction related services, is proposed to come from sanitary sewer enterprise funds.
Attached is the adopted 2024 – 2033 CIP sheet for project #24-SEW-002, Lift Station No. 1 Rehab and Generator, proposed for construction in 2025 at an estimated cost of $175,000.
Funding for this project, including costs for contracted design and construction related services, is proposed to come from sanitary sewer enterprise funds.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving alternative #1 for reasons noted herein.
Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution #24-159 approving plans and authorizing requests for quotes for Improvement Project #24-56, Lift Station No. 1 Permanent Generator.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 06/06/2024 03:07 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Bruce Westby
- Started On:
- 06/04/2024 09:35 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 06/06/2024