FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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PRIMARY SEDIMENTATION BASINS NO. 6-31 RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-133
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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 Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide construction support services for Primary Sedimentation Basins No. 6-31 Reliability Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-133, for an amount not to exceed $530,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of 53,000 (10%)
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BACKGROUND
This project will replace three primary sludge pumps, replace failing concrete launders, address water accumulation in a below-grade foul air pipe, provide fire alarm-related flow sensors for a ventilation system, and add lighting at each of the primary sludge pumps.
Carollo Engineers, Inc. was selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Primary Sedimentation Basins No. 6-31 Reliability Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-133. 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.
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, participating in meetings, attending site visits, preparation of standard operating procedures, providing startup assistance, and preparin...
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