FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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12KV DISTRIBUTION CENTER B AND EAST RAS PUMP STATION ROOFING REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. FE18-19R
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulations and Recommendation for O'Connell Engineering & Construction, Inc. for 12kV Distribution Center B and East RAS Pump Station Roofing Replacement, Project No. FE18-19R;
B. Award a Construction Contract to O'Connell Engineering & Construction, Inc. for 12kV Distribution Center B and East RAS Pump Station Roofing Replacement, Project No. FE18-19R, for a total amount not to exceed $674,800; and
C. Approve a contingency of $67,480 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
The 12kV Distribution Center B and East RAS Pump Station buildings provide electrical power to critical operating facilities at the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) Plant No. 2.
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
* Protect Orange County Sanitation District assets
PROBLEM
The 12kV Distribution Center B and East RAS Pump Station buildings were built in 1977 and are currently experiencing roof leaks. Staff has been protecting electrical equipment using temporary measures.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Award 12kV Distribution Center B and East RAS Pump Station Roofing Replacement, Project No. FE18-19R. This project will replace the roofing on two buildings, repair cracks on the concrete roof structure, and other related improvements.
TIMING CONCERNS
Delaying the construction contract will directly lengthen the time that a leaking roof could cause damage to electrical equipment.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Electrical equipment will continue to be at risk of d...
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