File #: 2022-2130    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 2/3/2022 In control: OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
On agenda: 3/23/2022 Final action: 3/23/2022
Title: PRIMARY SEDIMENTATION BASINS NO. 6-31 RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-133
Sponsors: Kathy Millea
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. P1-133 PCSA Agreement
Related files: 2021-1833
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering

SUBJECT:

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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:

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 preparing record drawings.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

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