Explanation
BACKGROUND:
1. Need. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services agreement with Arcadis U.S. Inc., for up to $4,326,563.16 for the Sewer System Capacity Model Update 2012 Project, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The initial contract covers work for the first year with four subsequent annual contract modifications planned for the future.
2. Procurement Process: The Division advertised for Request for Proposals (RFP) on the City of Columbus's Vendor Services website and the in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.14 of the Columbus City Codes. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage opened the responding RFP on August 31, 2012.
A technical proposal for the project was submitted by one consultant. Upon review of the technical proposal by a team of DPU representatives, the offeror was evaluated using criteria as follows: proposal quality, competence to perform including education and experience, project schedule, past performance with DOSD and other City divisions, ability to perform based on backlog & resources, and local workforce percentage. After careful consideration and in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.14 of the Columbus City Codes, the committee recommended Arcadis U.S., Inc. be selected for this project.
3. Project Task Description:
1. Update SWWM 5 models developed under the Sewer System Capacity Model - Update 2006 to year 2013 conditions
2. Create new SWMM 5 reduced pipe model (RPM) from updated detailed models
3. Utilize all existing SWMM 5 models and data from the Sewer System Capacity Model Update 2006 project
4. Utilize all available City data (GIS sewer attribute data, atlas maps, other GIS features/layers, flow monitor data, rain gauge data, PARS, MSIUS, etc.)
5. Review and utilize current Inflow/Infiltration study reports and SWMM 5 models (where applicable)
6. Perfor...
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