FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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HEADWORKS MODIFICATIONS AT PLANT NO. 2 FOR GWRS FINAL EXPANSION, PROJECT NO. P2-122
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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 CDM Smith Inc. to provide construction support services for Headworks Modifications at Plant No. 2 for GWRS Final Expansion, Project No. P2-122, for an amount not to exceed $2,200,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $220,000 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
CDM Smith Inc. was selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Headworks Modifications at Plant No. 2 for GWRS Final Expansion, Project No. P2-122. At the time of solicitation, the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) documented its intent to award a subsequent agreement to the design consultant for continuation of engineering services during construction.
This project is necessary for the final expansion of the Groundwater Replenishment system (GWRS) and will be reimbursed by Orange County Water District (OCWD) per an existing agreement dated March 2019.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Meet volume and water quality needs for the GWRS
* Use all practical and effective means for resource recover
* 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"
PROBLEM
This project requires the design consultant to provide as-needed services during construction including submittal review, responding to Contractor's requests for information, reviewing construction change orders, participating in meetings, site visits, and preparing record drawings.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Award a Professional Construction Services Agreement with the design consultant CDM Smith Inc. to provi...
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