FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
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UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-132
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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 Tetra Tech, Inc. to provide construction support services for Uninterruptible Power Supply Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-132, for an amount not to exceed $217,830; and
B. Approve a contingency of $21,783 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
Tetra Tech, Inc. was selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Uninterruptible Power Supply Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-132. 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 project will replace 15 smaller commercial-grade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units by consolidating them into a single industrial-grade UPS in Power Building 8 to serve the northwest area of Plant No. 1. The project will also replace aged 480-volt electrical distribution equipment in the Maintenance, Rebuild Shops, Purchasing, and Warehouse areas.
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 a...
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