Title
Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant Rehabilitation - Construction Administration and Inspection Services - WS90300008 (Ordinance S-50196)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation to provide Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant Rehabilitation 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 $30,475,000.
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 rehabilitate facilities and equipment at the Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant (CCWRP). Nearly all the existing infrastructure at the CCWRP will be utilized for the upgraded treatment plant and processes, including the existing sedimentation basins and aeration basin. The facility will treat eight million gallons per day of wastewater and will include advanced treatment facilities sufficient to produce water for groundwater replenishment. The updated treatment plant will provide a long-term and sustainable water source for Phoenix residents.
Black & Veatch Corporation's services include, but are not limited to: assist with participation in the final design meetings and review of construction plans and specifications; assist with any cost models/proposals provided by the construction contractor; general project administration, construction inspections, and special inspections; develop project schedule with the contractor; provide daily interaction with contractor to clarify job requirements; conduct onsite and off-site meetings with appropriate contractors; assist with regulatory agencies, utilities, and impacted third parties; monitor job progress, provide weekly status updates, issue interpretations and clarifications of the construction documents, review shop drawings, and review test results.
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 or the scoring results until an agreement is awarded. One firm submitted a proposal and is listed below.
Selected Firm
Rank 1: Black & Veatch Corporation
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 Black & Veatch Corporation will not exceed $30,475,000, 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
Near Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley Road
Council District: 2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Ginger Spencer and Alan Stephenson, the Water Services Department and the City Engineer.