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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

05/25/2021

BACKGROUND

The Dedicated Transmission Main project is a new water transmission main installment project consisting of approximately 18,600 linear feet of 16-inch diameter pipe to connect the Live Oak Tank to the I-35 Elevated Tank. These tanks are currently not directly connected, so the I-35 Tank is fed through the distribution network. Operating in this manner requires the distribution system to operate at a higher pressure than ideal, which is undesirable for residents near the Live Oak Tank site and also causes operation and maintenance issues with the pumps and pipe network due to the pressure stress on the system.

Because of the scope of the project, the design consultant services are broken into two phases. The first phase (awarded with resolution 20-R-81) included a route study to select the best route for the project considering existing utilities, right-of-way, easements, and environmental concerns. The second design phase of this project, which is being awarded with resolution 21-R-45, will include final design, bid, and construction phase services.

City Staff is recommending awarding the engineering services Task Order Agreement to Kimley-Horn because of their experience in completing similar transmission main projects that require extensive coordination and their ability to provide the majority of the required services within their local office and their previous work on the route study and preliminary engineering report.

Construction of the 16” Dedicated Transmission Main will be funded separately after final design is complete. The estimated construction cost of this project is $5.4 million.

GOAL

To obtain authorization from Council to execute a Task Order Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $1,371,705.00, and a not to exceed amount of $1,508,875.50, for the 16” Dedicated Transmission Main Engineering and Design proposal.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Completing the installation of the 16” Dedicated Transmission main will improve water service to City of Schertz customers and reduce operation and maintenance costs.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize execution of the professional services Task Order Agreement for 16” Dedicated Transmission Main with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for $1,371,705.00, and a not to exceed amount of $1,508,875.50.

FISCAL IMPACT

The cost of the project shall not exceed $1,508,875.50 and funding is available from Water Reserves.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends Council approve Resolution 21-R-45 and authorize award of the Task Order Agreement for the 16” Dedicated Transmission Main Engineering and Design to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $1,371,705.00 and a not to exceed amount of $1,508,875.50.

Attachments
Resolution No. 21R-45
Exhibit A
Kimley Horn Task Order