Title
North Gateway Advanced Water Purification Facility - Engineering Services - WS85090005 and WS90320008 (Ordinance S-52826) - District 2
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide Engineering Services that include: study, design, program management, and possible construction administration and inspection services for the North Gateway Advanced Water Purification Facility 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 $80 million.
Additionally, request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take all action as may be necessary or appropriate and to execute all design and construction agreements, licenses, permits, and requests for utility services related to the development, design and construction of the project. Such utility services include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunication, cable television, railroads and other modes of transportation. Further request the City Council to grant an exception to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion in the documents pertaining to this transaction of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise should be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18. This authorization excludes any transaction involving an interest in real property.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to design an Advanced Water Purification Facility that will consist of a water reclamation plant to produce Class A+ non-potable reclaimed water and a multiple barrier advanced water purification facility to produce potable water. The facility is planned to support growth and development, along with planning for drought and best management of water resources. In addition, this project may include off-site water and sewer infrastructure improvements that will be required to supplement the construction of the proposed facility.
Carollo Engineers, Inc.’s services include, but are not limited to: developing conceptual designs, delineating potential site layouts, and confirming feasibility of key process areas; analyzing available data and planning information; projecting flows and wastewater quality; developing a comprehensive set of contract documents including construction plans and specifications adhering to current City standards, regulatory guidelines, and requirements; providing design services including agency coordination preparation of preliminary, pre-final and final plans and consultation regarding the construction manager at risk (CMAR) models and final cost proposal; providing engineering and resident services during construction, such as: survey, material, testing, preparing record drawings, project documents and operation and maintenance manuals, field administration, and on-site inspection, and reviewing and providing recommendations regarding cost models, guaranteed maximum price documents provided by the CMAR.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). In accordance with A.R.S. section 34-603(H), the City may not publicly release information on proposals received, including the scoring results, until an agreement is awarded. Four firms submitted proposals and are listed below.
Selected Firm
Rank 1: Carollo Engineers, Inc.
Additional Proposers
Rank 2: Black & Veatch Corporation
Rank 3: Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
Rank 4: Water Works Engineers, LLC
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is five years from the 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 Carollo Engineers, Inc. will not exceed $80 million, including all subconsultant 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.
Location
North of Loop 101
Council District: 2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer, Deputy City Manager Amber Williamson, the Water Services Department and the City Engineer.