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Discuss and consider action to approve a professional services agreement with Plus Six Engineering, LLC in the amount of $331,665.00 to provide owner representative services associated with the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project and authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations as needed regarding future scope of work and fee proposals.
Summary
Given the significance of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project, an Owner’s Representative is being brought on board to assist the City with the successful delivery of the project. The City is currently in the design phase of the expansion project that will increase the capacity of the plant from 5.3 MGD to an ultimate 10 MGD. The project will be completed in three phases over approximately eight years. The design of the first phase of the project is currently at the 60% submittal milestone. The first phase, which will include two new oxidation ditch treatment units with biological nutrient removal, one new clarifier, and replacement of major components including the influent lift station and headworks, is scheduled to begin construction in late summer 2019. Future phases will include the rehabilitation of the existing oxidation ditches and clarifiers, the addition of biological nutrient removal basins to the existing oxidation ditches, and expansion of solids handling to the ultimate capacity.
The Owner’s Representative will serve as the City’s representative and liaison between the consultants, contractor, approval agencies and other vendors throughout the project. The Owner’s Representative, in general, shall coordinate all project matters during the design phase and construction phase. The Owner’s Representative shall advocate for the City interests of quality, timely and cost sensitive design and construction while maintaining professional relationships with all parties. The Owner’s Representative will be responsible for aligning the project with the City’s goa...
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