FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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A-SIDE PRIMARY CLARIFIERS REPLACEMENT AT PLANT NO. 2, CONTRACT NO. P2-98A
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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 Black & Veatch Corporation to provide construction support services for A-Side Primary Clarifiers Replacement at Plant No. 2, Contract No. P2-98A, for an amount not to exceed $8,400,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $840,000 (10%)
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BACKGROUND
Black & Veatch Corporation (Black & Veatch) was selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Primary Treatment Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2, Project No. P2-98. The project includes A-Side Primary Clarifiers Replacement at Plant No. 2, Contract No. P2-98A. 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 $111 million construction contract will build four new primary clarifiers, a new odor control and chemical facility, a new electrical distribution center, and ancillary utilities and facilities. After the new facilities are completed, the project will also demolish four primary clarifiers, a power building, and an air treatment facility.
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, participatin...
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