FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
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TAFT BRANCH IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2-49
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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 Woodard & Curran Inc. to provide construction support services for Taft Branch Improvements, Project No. 2-49, for a total amount not to exceed $1,108,033; and
B. Approve a contingency of $110,803 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
Woodard & Curran Inc. was selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Taft Branch Improvements, Project No. 2-49. 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 upsize the upper reach of the Taft Branch sewer in the City of Orange. This will include replacement of nearly 7,000 feet of pipe and associated manholes along Meats Avenue and Taft Avenue. It includes a new alignment of 3,400 feet on Sacramento Street and Taft Avenue to alleviate existing manhole access issues. The project will also include a swap of regional and local sewers including 2,700 feet of existing OC San piping on Tustin Avenue to be transferred to the City of Orange and 2,600 feet of regional piping owned by City of Orange to be transferred to OC San.
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
* Sound engineering and accounting practices, complying with local, state, and federal laws
PROBLEM
This project requires the design consultant to provide as-needed services during construction includi...
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