FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
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PLATFORM MODIFICATIONS FOR PROCESS AREAS AT PLANT NO. 1 AND NO. 2, PROJECT NO. FE22-01
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Platform Modifications for Process Areas at Plant No. 1 and No. 2, Project No. FE22-01;
B. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to Tharsos, Inc., for Platform Modifications for Process Areas at Plant No. 1 and No. 2, Project No. FE22-01, for a total amount not to exceed $494,494; and
C. Approve a contingency of $74,174 (15%).
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) operates facilities that manage wastewater, biosolids, and screened waste. These include the Steve Anderson Lift Station (SALS), the Solids Storage Facility at Plant No. 1, and the Screenings Loading Building at Plant No. 2. These facilities rely on pumps to move wastewater and solids through the treatment process. To ensure they function reliably, regular inspections and routine maintenance are necessary.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Comply with California Public Contract Code Section 20103.8, award construction contract to lowest responsive, responsible bidder
* Commitment to safety & reducing risk in all operations
PROBLEM
Several safety concerns are making it difficult for staff to perform routine maintenance effectively and safely. In the SALS, the pumps are positioned on concrete pedestals that are difficult to access. These pedestals lack guardrails and tie-off points, which poses a fall hazard for staff performing maintenance. In the Solids Storage Building, a cake pump is located directly under the motor and gearbox, blocking access to the area, and preventing staff from using step ladders to reach the equipment safely. In the Screenings Loading Building, staff are forced to step on the handrail rungs to reach and cle...
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