Title
Val Vista Water Treatment Plant Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Systems Inspection and Testing Services - Engineering Services - WS85230023 (Ordinance S-45272)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation to provide Engineering Services that include assessment and study services for the Val Vista Water Treatment Plant Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Systems Inspection and Testing Services 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 $2.4 million.
Additionally, request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take all action deemed necessary to execute all utilities-related design and construction agreements, licenses, permits, and requests for utility services related to the development, design and construction of the project and to include disbursement of funds. Utility services include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunication, cable television, railroads and other modes of transportation. This authorization excludes any transaction involving an interest in real property.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to ensure that electrical, instrumentation and control standards for the Val Vista Water Treatment Plant adhere to department-wide standards to ensure consistency and safety during the design, construction, calibration, testing, and commissioning of the electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
Black & Veatch Corporation's services include developing standards and ensuring adherence to those standards during this project. In addition, Black & Veatch Corporation will provide operations and maintenance support when City staff are replacing existing equipment or installing new equipment.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process as 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 or the scoring results until an agreement is awarded. Five firms submitted proposals and are listed below:
Selected Firm
Rank 1: Black & Veatch Corporation
Additional Proposers
Rank 2: Brown & Caldwell, Inc.
Rank 3: OZ Engineering, LLC
Rank 4: Quantum Engineering, Inc.
Rank 5: M3 Engineering & Technology Corporation
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is for 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 will not exceed $2.4 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
3200 E. McDowell Road, Mesa, Ariz.
Council District: Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, the Water Services Department, and the City Engineer.