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File #: 2022-0723    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Discuss only
File created: 7/18/2022 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 7/26/2022 Final action:
Title: Discussion regarding an update to the Water Treatment Plant Emergency Power Generator Project.

Title

Discussion regarding an update to the Water Treatment Plant Emergency Power Generator Project.

 

Summary

This item is for discussion only.

 

Prior City Council Action

On September 22, 2020, City Council approved the selection of Gupta and Associates for professional services associated with the standby generator at the Water Treatment Plant and Lake Pump Station project and authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement in the amount of $652,914 for design and engineering services for the emergency generator at the Water Treatment Plant and Lake Pump Station.

On March 23, 2021, staff provided an update regarding the possibility of expediting the project and feasibility options for a temporary power generation system installation to get completed before the permanent installation. 

On May 11, 2021, City Council approved the Professional Services Supplemental Agreement with Gupta and Associates for professional services associated with the modification of the scope of work and the modification of the original schedule to expedite the generator project as much as possible. 

 

On August 10, 2021, City Council approved the construction contract for the Lake Pump Station Emergency Generator to McDonald Municipal and Industrial to provide emergency power to the Lake Pump Station.

 

On September 14, 2021, City Council approved the Facility Extension Agreement to Oncor Electric to provide a redundant electrical feed to the Surface water Treatment Plant. 

 

On September 28, 2021, City Council approved the pre-purchase of the emergency power generator and related switchgear from Cummins Southern Plains, LLC for the Surface Water Treatment Plant Standby Generator Project.

 

On November 30, 2021, City Council approved the construction contract for the Surface Water Treatment Plant Standby Generator project to McDonald Municipal and Industrial to provide permanent emergency power to the Surface Water Treatment Plant.

 

On December 14, 2021, City Council approved the lease of temporary generators for the Surface Water Treatment Plant and Lake Pump Station to United Rentals to provide emergency power until the permanent generators arrived. 

 

 

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Recommended Action

This item is for discussion only.  No action to be taken.