Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Utilities Department
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TO: |
Diane Stoddard Interim City Manager Casey Toomay Assistant City Manager Brandon McGuire Assistant to the City Manager |
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FROM: |
Leah Morris, Project Engineer |
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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 Dave King Utilities Maintenance Superintendent Steven Craig Water Plant Manager |
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DATE: |
August 7, 2015 |
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RE: |
Agenda Item Execute an Engineering Services Agreement with Walter P Moore for Project UT1503 Kaw Water Treatment Plant Structural Condition Assessment |
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 capital improvements for the water utility.
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 plants carbon contact basin, secondary basins, as well as the concrete walkways, and weir troughs.
Project History
On May 12, 2015, City Commission authorized staff to advertise a Request for Proposals for Structural Condition Assessment and Design Phase Engineering Services.
On May 13, 2015, staff advertised the Request for Proposals for Structural Condition Assessment and Design Phase Engineering Services via demand star online service and direct mailing.
On June 3, 2015, Staff received proposals from three (3) groups. Proposals were received from Burns & McDonnell, Professional Engineering Consultants, and Walter P Moore.
On June 23, 2015, City Commission authorized Staff to negotiate an engineering services agreement with the most qualified respondent, Walter P Moore.
Current Status
Staff has negotiated an appropriate scope and fee for the initial phase of the project. The initial scope of work includes a structural condition assessment of the seven (7) concrete basins and associated walkways at the WTP, as shown in the attached map. The assessment is broken out into the following tasks: visual assessment and soundings; non-destructive testing including 12 half-cell corrosion potential tests; 14 concrete corings and materials testing for strength, quality, composition, and chlorides; and a summary report with a capital asset management plan and budget for recommended repairs.
Funding
The funding for this item is included in the Department of Utilities Capital Improvement Plan and Bond Resolution 7019.
Action
Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Engineering Services Agreement, in the amount of $154,500.00, with Walter P Moore for Engineering Services for Project UT1503 Kaw Water Treatment Plant Structural Condition Assessment.