Title
Discuss and consider action to approve a proposal from HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide a cathodic protection system for the high service pump station at the Pflugerville water treatment plant.
Summary
The high service pump station at the Pflugerville water treatment plant was built as part of the same construction contract as the Lake Pflugerville pump station which has experienced the major corrosion problem in the pump cans. Both pump stations were designed by HDR, and both pump stations used the same materials and design for their respective pump cans.
HDR has expressed a concern that the high service pump station could be experiencing the same corrosion problem experienced by the Lake Pflugerville pump station.
HDR is proposing to immediately install a cathodic protection system on the pump cans in the high service pump station. HDR proposes to provide all design services associated with the installation, acquire a contractor to perform the work and pay for the cost of the installation.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested at the June 24, 2014 meeting.
Fiscal Impact
No costs for the City are identified at this time as HDR has proposed to cover all costs for this installation.
Staff Recommendation
Accept HDR proposal for implementation of a cathodic protection system for the high service pump station cans.
Drafter
Tom Word
Assistant City Manager