FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
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SUPPORT BUILDINGS SEISMIC IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-137
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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 Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc., to provide construction support services for Support Buildings Seismic Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-137, for a total amount not to exceed $1,878,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $187,800 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc., was selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Support Buildings Seismic Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-137. 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.
OC San completed the Seismic Evaluation of Structures at Plant Nos. 1 and 2, Project No. PS15-06, as part of the FY 2017-2018 General Manager's Workplan to enhance infrastructure reliability. The study initiated a long-term seismic upgrade program aligned with OC San's Strategic Plan and Capital Improvement Program. It identified high-priority deficiencies in staff-occupied and critical structures at Plant No. 1 that could limit safety and immediate occupancy following a seismic event.
This project includes rehabilitation of the following buildings: Auto Shop; Control Center; Buildings A, B, 3, 5, and 6; Warehouse; and the 12-kV Service Center.
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"
* Protect OC SAN assets
* Commitment to safety & reducing risk ...
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