FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
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ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. J-98
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell to provide construction support services for Electrical Power Distribution System Improvements, Project No. J-98, for a total amount not to exceed $2,667,874; and
B. Approve a contingency of $266,787 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
Brown and Caldwell were selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Electrical Power Distribution System Improvements, Project No. J-98. 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.
This project will implement a load shedding system and arc flash mitigation system at Plant No. 1 (similar to Project No. J-117B at Plant No. 2), to extend the load shedding system and arc flash mitigation system to Distribution Center A at Plant No. 2 and provide electrical power monitoring and control improvements, add portable load bank connections and grounding system improvements at the Headworks and Effluent Pump Station Annex (EPSA) standby generation facilities, and replace aged transformers at Power Building B.
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"
* 24/7/365 treatment plant reliability
* 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 Contract...
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