Title
Lift Station 43 Electrical and Civil Improvements Construction Administration and Inspection Services - WS90400070 and WS90400028 (Ordinance S-43666)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. (Phoenix) to provide Construction Administration and Inspection (CA&I) services in support of the Lift Station 43 Electrical and Civil Improvements project. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Lift Station 43 was originally designed with features to allow phased expansion as needed to accommodate growth in the service area. One portion of the project was designed to increase pumping capacity, which would allow the system to handle additional flows due to population growth. The lift station is experiencing operational, suction piping, and force main issues that jeopardize facility reliability. Construction will include mechanical improvements to install three new 85-horsepower submersible wastewater pumps and associated discharge piping, and complete replacement of the electrical line-up.
Stanley Consultants, Inc., will be responsible for providing construction and inspection services that include, but are not limited to: general project administration, construction inspection, resident engineering services, regular interaction with contractors, certification of progress payments, preparation of record drawings, public information services, and coordination with other City departments, governmental agencies, and Water Services Department Operations staff.
Procurement Information
Stanley Consultants, Inc., was chosen for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to Section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statues. Scoring and selection were made in conjunction with the Design Services.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is expected to coincide with the duration of the construction which is expected to take approximately two years to complete. 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
Stanley Consultants, Inc.’s fee under this contract will not exceed $730,000, including all subconsultant and reimbursable costs. Funds are 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.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved the Design Services Contract 142740 on June 1, 2016.
Location
In the area of Southern and 75th avenues.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, the Water Services Department, and the City Engineer.