Title
Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Systems Inspection and Testing Services - 91st Avenue Sub-Regional Operating Group Wastewater Treatment Plant - WS90100092-1 (Ordinance S-43347)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Wilson Engineers, LLC (Phoenix) to provide professional services for the design support, construction inspections, and commissioning testing for multiple projects associated with electrical, instrumentation and control systems throughout the 91st Avenue Sub-Regional Operating Group (SROG) Wastewater Treatment Plant and to execute contract options as necessary. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department developed electrical, instrumentation, and control standards which are used to provide consistency and safety throughout the Department. Wilson Engineers, LLC's role will be to ensure adherence to these standards during design, construction, calibration, testing, and commissioning of the electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. In addition, Wilson Engineers, LLC, will provide operations and maintenance support when City staff are replacing existing equipment or installing new equipment, and may be required to provide arc flash hazard testing services.
The facility is owned by the Sub-Regional Operating Group and operated by the City of Phoenix.
Procurement Information
Wilson Engineers, LLC, was chosen for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to Section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS). Pursuant to ARS Title 34, the City is not to release the scoring of proposers until a contract has been awarded. The top three rankings follow:
Wilson Engineers, LLC: Ranked #1
Black & Veatch Corporation: Ranked #2
Brown and Caldwell, Inc.: Ranked #3
Contract Term
The term of the contract is for two years with an option to extend for an additional two-year period, for a total of four consecutive years. Contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the contract. No additional contract work scope changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
Wilson Engineers, LLC’s fee under the initial contract shall not exceed $775,000, including all subconsultants 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
5615 S. 91st Ave., Tolleson, Ariz.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, the Water Services Department and the City Engineer.