Title
Union Hills Water Treatment Plant Reservoir 3D-ES2 Phase I - Construction Manager at Risk Design Phase Services - WS85050047 (Ordinance S-44569)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Kiewit Infrastructure West, Co. to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Design Phase Services in support of the Union Hills Water Treatment Plant (UHWTP) Reservoir 3D-ES2 Phase I rehabilitation project. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $100,000.
Report
Summary
The UHWTP Reservoir 3D-ES2 Phase I rehabilitation project scope includes: planning and design for isolation, relocation, and/or modification of existing booster pump stations 4A-B4 and 5E-B4, which both reside within the reservoir. Planning and design services will assist with determining methods of UHWTP operation during rehabilitation and the CMAR will work with staff to develop sustained water system operation during construction.
Kiewit Infrastructure West, Co. will begin in an agency support role for Design Phase Services and then hold the construction contract with the City for construction of the project.
Services during the CMAR Design Phase include: providing detailed cost estimating and identification of marketplace conditions; planning and scheduling project/construction phases to minimize interruption to City operations; evaluating alternate systems; providing constructability studies; advising on potential efficiencies in project delivery; performing and initiating long-lead studies and procurements; assisting in permitting processes; and participating in the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) process to establish the SBE goal prior to construction.
Procurement Information
Kiewit Infrastructure West, Co. was selected for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). Pursuant to A.R.S. title 34, the City may not release the scoring of proposers until a contract has been awarded. Six firms submitted proposals. The top three rankings follow:
Kiewit Infrastructure West, Co.: Rank 1
PCL Construction, Inc.: Rank 2
Hunter Contracting Co.: Rank 3
Contract Term
The term for CMAR Design Phase Services is expected to be 24 months after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract may be agreed to by both parties and work may extend past the termination of the contract. No additional contract work scope may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
Kiewit Infrastructure West, Co.'s fee will not exceed $100,000, including all subconsultant, subcontractor, and reimbursable costs. Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. Contract payments may be made up to contract limits for all rendered contract services, which may extend past the contract termination.
Location
2001 E. Deer Valley Road
Council District: 2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, the Water Services Department, and the City Engineer.