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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of a Professional Services Agreement with Walker Partners, LLC, for the Chaparral Road Wastewater Improvements Project.
SUMMARY
DATE: October 23, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: David Olson, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the Award of a Professional Services Agreement with Walker Partners, LLC, for the Chaparral Road Wastewater Improvements Project
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan includes two projects (11S and 13S) that will bring sewer service to the area around the intersection of Chaparral Road and Trimmier Road. Project 11S includes the extension of an existing 10-inch force main along Chaparral Road that will allow wastewater flows from this area to be diverted from Lift Station No. 24 to the South Wastewater Treatment Plant. Project 13S includes a new 10-inch wastewater gravity main that will follow the creek near Trimmier Road and will outfall into Lift Station No. 24. It will provide service to existing and new customers along Trimmier Road.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Projects 11S and 13S could be delayed or left incomplete, but this would mean the City would not provide sewer service to this fast growing area of the City.
2. City staff could pursue a professional services agreement with a different engineering design firm, but City staff feels this alternative will not serve the City’s best interest.
3. Award a professional services agreement to Walker Partners for the design and contract administration of the Chaparral Road Wastewater Improvements Project.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative 3 is recommended because:
1. Walker Partners has extensive experience with the design and contract administration of wastewater improvement projects.
2. City staff has analyzed a proposal from Walker Partners and feel their design approach will provide the City the most cost effective means to...
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