HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - On-Call ContractMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM ON-CALL
CONTRACT 2018-2019
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the 2018-2019 water and wastewater system on-
call contract with Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this contract are available in account 200-44540-530-001
(Professional Services
Water Distribution),
200-44540-530-002
(Professional Services
Water Treatment),
200-44540-531-001
(Professional Services
Wastewater Collection),
200-44540-531-002
(Professional Services
Wastewater Treatment),
200-43360-534-000
(Water PCMF) and 200-43370-534-000
(Wastewater
PCMF) in an amount
not to exceed $400,000.
BACKGROUND: This contract is for miscellaneous design and engineering
recommendations for minor improvements to the Water Treatment and
Waste Water Treatment Plants as well as the 32 Public Works' lift
stations. The plants are aging and require upkeep to maintain capacity
and reliability. Staff continues to also improve treatment process to
decrease treatment costs. This contract will be on a task order basis, as
the need arises, staff will request a task order from Parkhill, Smith &
Cooper, Inc. (PS&C) for fees associated with the design or
recommendation in question. Based on the complexity of the
improvements designed, staff may elect to construct with their own forces
or retain an outside contractor through a competitive bid process.
Examples of typical tasks would include: 1) the design to install a backup
generator and associated wiring at the WTP; 2) design to replace the air
lines for the aeration basins at the WWTP; and 3) analyzing pump and
systems curves at the lift stations to select replacement equipment.
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. has
years at both plants and, as such,
plants and their operational needs.
Staff recommends approval.
provided design services for several
is familiar with the condition of the