Explanation
BACKGROUND: This contract is for preliminary design services relating to arc flash hazards and coordination issues with electrical equipment at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant (JPWWTP). This portion of the project will evaluate electrical equipment that will need to be replace and provide recommendations for replacement or rehabilitation.
Future contract renewals will provide detailed design documents for the construction portion of the project, which will replace and rehabilitate the equipment. A second contract renewal will be provided for engineering services during construction.
Community Planning Area: 99-Citywide
FUTURE MODIFICATION(S): The proposed and negotiated award amount is $363,100, including a 15% engineering contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. Two contract renewals are anticipated at this time.
Cost summary:
Original Contract (Current) $ 363,100.00
Future Renewal #1 $ 300,000.00
Future Renewal #2 $ 360,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $1,023,100.00
TIMELINE: The original engineering contract for this project is for 6 months after notice to proceed from the city is provided. Two contract renewals are anticipated for Step 2 (detailed design) and 3 (services during construction) services. The length of these renewals will be negotiated at the end of each phase. The full contract is anticipated to expire in March of 2024.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION is not requested for this project.
ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will replace equipment that is past its useful life or that no longer meets the electrical loads required by the plant. Replacing this equipment will reduce the number of maintenance needed to keep the plant operational as well as reducing the number of electrical safety issues.
BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional engineering...
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