Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract through the City’s RFP process with Moody Engineering, LLC for professional engineering services for the Castle Road Force Main Improvements project, CIP #650179-100001, in an amount up to $983,452.89.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) identified the Castle Road Pump Station has had multiple issues and breaks with its existing force main over the past few years. A force main is also known as a pressure sewer. It is a pressurized pipeline that carries wastewater from a pump station to another pump station or to a wastewater treatment plant. Force mains use pumps to move wastewater when gravity flow is insufficient. This contract will design the replacement of large portions of the existing Castle Road Force Main System, recommend other improvements, and provide engineering services during construction of the improvements.
Community Planning Area: 64 - Far South
TIMELINE: It is expected to take approximately 1 year for the evaluation and design of the repairs and an additional 3 years to complete the easement acquisition, construction and warranty period. This contract will also include engineering services during construction. The contract term will be from the time Moody Engineering, LLC, is authorized to begin design work until the construction project is completed and accepted by the City. This may be more or less time than the expected four-year time period.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The proposed award amount is $983,452.89, including a 10% contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. Future contract modifications are not anticipated.
Original Contract $983,452.89
CONTRACT TOTAL $983,452.89
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