ADMINISTRATION - Jon Haukaas, Director of Public Works
Title
ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM BARR ENINGEERING, INC. FOR THE WELLHOUSE REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16-22 IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $656,500
Background
A Request For Proposals was openly advertised on the Quest Construction Data Network website for firms to submit proposals for professional services related to the rehabilitation of 10 wellhouses throughout the City and interconnect metering.
The selected project team will not only design improvements to the wellhouses to bring them up current codes and standards but will also analyze alternatives that can improve delivery and maintenance into the future, timing of the improvement needs, and make recommendations on operational changes to more efficiently use this infrastructure. Based on this analysis and decisions made from the results, the final costs may be less than the not to exceed proposed fee.
This work represents the final design and construction phases of the project initiated in 2016 after the City experienced a number of system failures at our wellhouses.
Two proposals were received and upon review staff is recommending the project be awarded to Barr Engineering as having the best proposal based on understanding of the project, suggested project approach, and cost.
Financial Impacts
The proposed fees for the project were as follows:
Barr Engineering, Inc. $656,500
WSB & Associates, Inc. $976,322
The project will be funded through the Water Enterprise Fund.
Recommendation
By Motion, adopt the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Blaine desires to improve the condition of our water supply well and interconnect facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City received proposals for professional services to perform investigation, alternative analysis, design, bidding, and full construction observation services, and
WHEREAS, a review of the proposals showed that Barr Engineering has the best understanding of the City needs, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding exists through the Water Enterprise Fund reserves for this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Blaine authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Barr Engineering, Inc. for Improvement Project 16-22 in an amount not to exceed $656,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that, where allowed, the City intends and reasonably expects to reimburse itself for the payment of this contract out of the proceeds of a borrowing (general obligation water revenue bonds) to be made by the City after the date of payment of the expenditures.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 19th day of April, 2018.