File #: 2022-2130    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 2/3/2022 In control: OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
On agenda: 3/23/2022 Final action: 3/23/2022
Title: PRIMARY SEDIMENTATION BASINS NO. 6-31 RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-133
Sponsors: Kathy Millea
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. P1-133 PCSA Agreement
Related files: 2021-1833

FROM:                     James D. Herberg, General Manager

                     Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering 

 

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PRIMARY SEDIMENTATION BASINS NO. 6-31 RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-133

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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION

 

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RECOMMENDATION: 

A.       Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide construction support services for Primary Sedimentation Basins No. 6-31 Reliability Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-133, for an amount not to exceed $530,000; and

 

B.       Approve a contingency of 53,000 (10%)

 

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BACKGROUND

 

This project will replace three primary sludge pumps, replace failing concrete launders, address water accumulation in a below-grade foul air pipe, provide fire alarm-related flow sensors for a ventilation system, and add lighting at each of the primary sludge pumps.

 

Carollo Engineers, Inc. was selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Primary Sedimentation Basins No. 6-31 Reliability Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-133.  At the time of the solicitation, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) documented its intent to award a subsequent agreement to the design consultant for continuation of engineering services during construction.

 

RELEVANT STANDARDS

 

                     Comply with California Government Code Section 4526 to engage the best qualified firm “on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications” and “negotiate fair and reasonable fees”

                     Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent

 

PROBLEM

 

This project requires the design consultant to provide as-needed services during construction including submittal review, responding to the Contractor’s requests for information, reviewing construction change orders, participating in meetings, attending site visits, preparation of standard operating procedures, providing startup assistance, and preparing record drawings.

 

PROPOSED SOLUTION

 

Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with the design consultant, Carollo Engineers, Inc., to provide engineering support services during construction.

 

TIMING CONCERNS

 

Engineering support services will be required at the start of construction.  Construction is anticipated to start in March 2022.

 

RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION

 

The engineering support services needed to facilitate and review construction activities would not be available by the Engineer of Record, which may negatively impact the contract execution.

 

PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS

 

December 2019 - Approved Amended Professional Design Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering services for Primary Sedimentation Basins No. 6-31 Reliability Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-133, for an amount not to exceed $1,219,667; and approved a contingency of $121,967 (10%).

 

November 2019 - Approved a Professional Design Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering services for Primary Sedimentation Basins No. 6-31 Reliability Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-133, for an amount not to exceed $1,219,667; and approved a contingency of $121,967 (10%).

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Carollo Engineers, Inc. has successfully furnished engineering services for the design of this project and their support services during construction will provide continuity through the completion of the project.  Staff negotiated with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for these support services in accordance with OC San’s adopted policies and procedures.

 

A review of the proposed price was conducted using estimated quantities of requests for information, submittals, meetings, site visits, change order review, and design revisions, as well as the level of effort for preparing record drawings.  Based on this review, staff determined the negotiated fee to be fair and reasonable for these services.

 

CEQA

 

The project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 categorical exemptions set forth in California Code of Regulations Section 15301.  A Notice of Exemption has been filed with the OC Clerk-Recorder.

 

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

 

This request complies with authority levels of OC San’s Purchasing Ordinance.  This item has been budgeted (Budget Update, Fiscal Year 2021-2022, Appendix A, Page A-9, Primary Sedimentation Basins No. 6-31 Reliability Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-133) and the budget is sufficient for the recommended action.

 

ATTACHMENT

The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package:

 

                     Professional Construction Services Agreement

 

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