REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 2015
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: KEVIN L. NORGAARD, PE, Supervising Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a consultant agreement in the amount of $69,915 and a contingency of $1,000 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the design of the sewer rehabilitation/replacement in the Congo and Federal Downtown Alleys (Council District 3).
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve a consultant agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $69,915 and a contingency of $1,000 for professional engineering services to design the rehabilitation and replacement of sewer pipes in the Congo and Federal Downtown Alleys and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities Wastewater Management Division is seeking to award a consultant services agreement to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the design of replacement and rehabilitation of sewers in Congo and Federal Downtown Alleys. The area currently has old sewer lines, some dating back to 1890. Sewer rehabilitation/replacement is proposed where necessary to remedy structural deficiencies. Staff is seeking to award a design contract in the amount of $69,915 with a contingency of $1,000 to AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
BACKGROUND
The Collection System Maintenance work group performed an inspection of the Downtown sewer systems. The goal of these inspections was to evaluate the structural and capacity handling capability of all the downtown sewer pipes. The investigation was done using Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). Through this investigation, portions of these sewer pipes were found to have structural deficiencies such as cracks and voids, some are past the design useful life and...
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