Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

TO:	David L. Corliss – City Manager Diane Stoddard – Assistant City Manager Casey Toomay – Assistant City Manager Brandon McGuire – Assistant to the City Manager
FROM:	Leah Morris – Project Engineer
CC:	Dave Wagner – Director of Utilities Mike Lawless – Deputy Director of Utilities Philip Ciesielski – Assistant Director of Utilities Beth Krishtalka – Assistant to the Director Mark Hegeman – Utilities Treatment Superintendent Steven Craig – Water Plant Manager
DATE:	May 6, 2015
RE:	Advertise RFP R1501 for Structural Condition Assessment and Design Phase Engineering Services for the Kaw Water Treatment Plant

Background

Burns and McDonnell completed the Integrated 2012 Water Utilities Plan based on the land use plan and population projections for years 2020, 2030 and build-out. Technical Memorandum No. 10 discusses capitol improvements for the water utility.

Project Status

As part of the Integrated 2012 Water Utilities Plan Technical Memorandum No. 10 and Appendix I, the Kaw Water Treatment Plant (WTP) was evaluated for structural, electrical and process deficiencies. The report identified, and recommended repair on numerous areas of cracked and deteriorated concrete in the plant’s carbon contact basin, secondary basins, as well as the concrete walkways, and weir troughs. 

Staff has prepared a Request for Proposals for a Structural Condition Assessment and Design Phase Engineering Services related to structural maintenance at the Kaw WTP. Actual project scope, budget and schedule will be determined as part of the requested engineering services.

Staff is proposing to initially contract for the structural condition assessment and design of the structural repairs with an option to extend the contract to include construction phase engineering services, based on satisfactory performance, with the negotiation of a supplemental agreement.

Funding

The program is included in the Department of Utilities Capital Improvement Plan.

Action

Authorize the Staff to advertise a Request for Proposals, RFP R1501, for Structural Condition Assessment and Design Phase Engineering Services for the Kaw Water Treatment Plant.