FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
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PLANT WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT IN KINNISON, LINDSTROM, AND SCOTT TUNNELS AT PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. FE18-14
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Plant Water Pipeline Replacement in Kinnison, Lindstrom, and Scott Tunnels at Plant No. 2, Project No. FE18-14;
B. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District's Notice of Intent to Award dated November 25, 2020;
C. Receive and file Award Protest from J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. dated November 30, 2020, concerning the award to MMC Inc.;
D. Receive and file response letter from MMC Inc. dated December 2, 2020, regarding the bid protest of J.F. Shea Construction, Inc.;
E. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District's determination letter dated December 7, 2020, to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. responding to Award Protest;
F. Deny Award Protest filed by J.F. Shea Construction, Inc.;
G. Award a Construction Contract to MMC Inc. for Plant Water Pipeline Replacement in Kinnison, Lindstrom, and Scott Tunnels at Plant No. 2, Project No. FE18-14, for a total amount not to exceed $1,134,000; and
H. Approve a contingency of $170,100 (15%).
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BACKGROUND
Plant water is screened and chlorinated secondary effluent used wherever higher-quality potable water is not necessary, such as for washdown or cooling. Plant water is somewhat corrosive leading to corrosion in metallic pipes. Plant water pipelines, along with many other utilities, are often located in tunnels throughout the plants so that they can be readily accessed and maintained.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Comply with California Public Contract Code Section 20103.8, award Construction Contract to lowest responsive, responsible bidder
* Maintain a proactive asset management program
PROBLEM
Many of t...
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