SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to RTD Construction, Inc. of Zephyrhills, FL in the amount of $430,076, approve Engineer of Record (EOR) Tetra Tech Inc. supplemental Work Order in the amount of $97,988 for the Reverse Osmosis Plant 1- Pressure Filter Modifications and Adsorption System Automation Project (15-0031-UT) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
This Agenda Item is for the construction of the Reverse Osmosis Plant 1- Pressure Filter Modifications and Adsorption System Automation Project which consists of replacement of the blower, valve replacement with automated modulating butterfly valves for the adsorption system, structural supports for the panels at the Pressure Filters, and programming of PLC control logic.
The goal of this project is to improve the operation of the Adsorption System with automated valves and control, and replacing parts that are no longer functioning.
Three bids were received and RTD Construction, Inc. was the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $430,076. After comparing and evaluating the bids, Tetra Tech recommended awarding the construction of the project to RTD Construction, Inc.
November 18, 2015, City Manager approved the work order initiation to Tetra Tech for design services in the amount of $62,242. Supplemental 1 provides for CEI Services of construction contract for a revised work order value of $160,230.
It is anticipated that construction will be accomplished in 337 calendar days and completed by Spring 2018.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating and maintaining the Reverse Osmosis Plant 1.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
382-96764-563800-533-000-0000 $430,076.00
382-96764-561300-533-000-0000 $ 97,988.00
Resolution 17-10 was passed on March 16, 2017, establishing the City’s intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with future tax-exempt financing. The projects identified with 2018 revenue bonds as a funding source were included in the project list associated with Resolution 17-10.
Sufficient budget for interim financing or funding with 2018 Water and Sewer Revenue bond proceeds when issued is available in bond project 0382-96764, RO Plant Exp-Res 1 to fund the project.