Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services agreement with ms consultants, inc., for the Watershed Miscellaneous Improvements - Hoover Dam Improvements Part 1 Project, in an amount up to $418,000.00, for Division of Water Contract No. 2154.
This project will design improvements to dam equipment (e.g., gates, valves, piping, etc.) and dam support systems (e.g., dehumidification system, electrical system, etc.) and provide engineering services during construction of the improvements. Many of these elements are original to the dam and are in need of repair or replacement due to age related deterioration. These improvements were recommended in the previously completed independent consultant review project.
This project will be executed in three phases: preliminary design, detailed design, and construction phase services. The preliminary design phase (this initial contract) will perform detailed evaluations of the dam equipment and support systems, assess renovation and replacement options, and develop preliminary design recommendations and construction cost estimates. Subsequent work for detailed design and construction phase services will be authorized through contract amendments. Construction of the improvements will be conducted under a separate contract.
Separate future projects are planned to address other dam related improvement needs associated with the dam structure, spillway, and other exterior elements. This project, along with the subsequent future projects, will improve dam operations, maintenance, and reliability and help extend the life of this critical asset.
The Community Planning Area for the Hoover Dam is “N/A” since it provides service to several communities.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will address improvement needs for equipment and support ...
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