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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. FOR WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., in an amount not to exceed $826,912 for design and construction administration services pertaining to needed distribution waterline improvements...body
Background
The city's water distribution system is a vast network of water mains, distribution lines, service lines, valves and fire hydrants which convey potable water for domestic and fire protection purposes. There are over 994 miles of water lines, including 24,000 valves, 61,000 service lines and 8,400 fire hydrants. Regular maintenance, repair, and improvement are required for optimal operation of this system.
Water Service staff identified seven (7) locations where existing distribution waterlines are in need of replacement due to the excessive maintenance they require and reaching the end of useful life. The locations are citywide and prioritized based on their condition and age. Additionally, several locations were identified in the February 2004 CH2M Hill, Inc. final Water Distribution System Evaluation Report, which recommended a long-term waterline replacement program.
Under this agreement, Stantec will provide design and construction administration services for waterline replacement at several locations throughout the city.
Analysis
Moving water through the city's distribution system is a key component in ensuring uninterrupted service and reliability. Proactive rehabilitation and replacement efforts minimize maintenance issues, reduce emergency disruptions, and assist with maintaining the integrity of the water distribution system. Prioritized water line replacement is part of an on...
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