Title
Cave Creek Water (Wastewater) Reclamation Plant Rehabilitation - Construction Manager at Risk Construction Services - WS90300008 (Ordinance S-50534)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Sundt Construction, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk Construction Services for the Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant (CCWRP) Rehabilitation project. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $300 million.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate facilities and equipment at the CCWRP. The revitalized treatment process will include bulk solids removal via coarse screens followed by grit removal. New primary filtration is included for pretreatment upstream of the new biological nutrient removal/membrance bio reactor (BNR/MBR). The BNR/MBR system will provide pretreatment upstream of the new Advanced Water Purification Facility. Nearly all of the existing infrastructure at the CCWRP will be utilized for the upgraded treatment plant and processes, including the existing sedimentation basins and aeration basin.
Sundt Construction, Inc.’s initial services will include preparation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal for the Construction Services provided under the agreement and participating with the City in a process to establish a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the project. Sundt Construction, Inc. will be responsible for construction means and methods related to the project and fulfilling the SBE program requirements. Sundt Construction, Inc. will be required to solicit bids from pre-qualified subcontractors and to perform the work using the City’s subcontractor selection process. Sundt Construction, Inc. may also compete to self-perform limited amounts of work.
Sundt Construction, Inc.'s services include, but are not limited to: construction of facilities and replacement/rehabilitation of equipment per final plans and specifications; coordinate with various City of Phoenix departments, other agencies, utility companies, etc.; arrange for procurement of materials and equipment; schedule and manage site operations; bid, award, and manage all construction related contracts while meeting City bid requirements including the local and SBE participation goal; provide quality controls, bond and insure the construction; address all federal, state and local permitting requirements; deal with owner issues; and maintain a safe work site for all project participants.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Scoring and selection were made in conjunction with the Construction Manager at Risk Preconstruction Services selection process.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is five years from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Work scope identified and incorporated into the agreement prior to the end of the term may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the agreement. No additional changes may be executed after the end of the term.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for Sundt Construction, Inc. will not exceed $300 million, including all subcontractor and reimbursable costs.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. The Budget and Research Department will separately review and approve funding availability prior to execution of any amendments. Payments may be made up to agreement limits for all rendered agreement services, which may extend past the agreement termination.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved:
- Design and Construction Administrative and Inspection Services Agreement 145603 (Ordinance S-43772) on July 6, 2017;
- Engineering Services Agreement 145603 - Amendment 1 (Ordinance S-46230) on Dec. 18, 2019;
- Engineering Services Agreement 145603 - Amendment 2 on Nov. 2, 2022;
- Construction Manager at Risk Pre-Construction Services Agreement 153286 (Ordinance S-47034) on Nov. 4, 2020; and
- Engineering Services Agreement 159299 (Ordinance S-50196) on Oct. 4, 2023.
Location
Cave Creek Wastewater Reclamation Plant
Council District: 2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Ginger Spencer and Alan Stephenson, the Water Services Department and the City Engineer.