SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve Work Order (WO) to McKim and Creed, Inc of Clearwater, FL for the design and construction engineering services of the Fire Flow Hydraulic Improvements project (24-0040-UT), in the amount of $643,492.00 pursuant to RFQ 34-23, Engineer of Record and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City of Clearwater Water Master Plan (18-0022-UT) was completed in 2022 and included recommendations to improve the potable water system hydraulics with the main goal of increasing available fire-flows within several areas in the system. Specifically, the Master Plan identified the need to upsize approximately 37,500 linear feet (LF) of existing water mains to provide the required flows to respective areas and associated fire hydrants. This work order is for the improvement of two areas (Area A and Area B), including approximately 7,200 LF of new 8-inch and 10-inch water mains.
McKim & Creed was selected to provide professional engineering services necessary to verify the size and lengths of the new water mains, perform data collection (including surveying, subsurface utility exploration (SUE) locates, and fire hydrant flow testing), and manage the design, permitting and construction support required for the project’s successful completion. The project improvements will include properly sized water pipes and hydrant spacing to ensure fire flow rates align with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Objective SS 1.3, Policy SS 1.3.3.
McKim & Creed was selected based on their skilled personnel, established track record, and their vast experience with water supply projects, including both groundwater and surface water sources. Having completed the Water Master Plan study for this project, McKim & Creed brings intimate familiarity with the project scope. In addition, McKim & Creed has consistently delivered high-quality results within established timelines while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
It’s anticipated the design will be completed within 300 calendar days (not including construction time) from the date of council approval.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the potable water distribution system. This work was identified in the 2022 Water Master Plan.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-561300-96742 $643,492.00
Funds are available in capital improvement project 96742, Line Relocation - Capitalized, to fund this work order. This project is funded by Water & Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic management efforts, approval of this Work Order to McKim & Creed, Inc is requested.
