FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Acting Director of Engineering
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GISLER-RED HILL INTERCEPTOR AND BAKER FORCE MAIN REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 7-65
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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 Gisler-Red Hill Interceptor and Baker Force Main Rehabilitation, Project No. 7-65, for a total amount not to exceed $988,460; and
B. Approve a contingency of $98,846 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
CDM Smith, Inc. was selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Gisler-Red Hill Interceptor and Baker Force Main Rehabilitation, Project No. 7-65. 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.
The project will re-line approximately 12,000 linear feet of the Baker Force Main; replace corroded and damaged piping, valves, and valve vaults at the Main Street pump station; and re-line and repair approximately 8,600 linear feet of the Gisler-Red Hill Interceptor.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Comply with 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, and preparing record drawings.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with the design consultant, CDM Smith, Inc....
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