STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: May 22, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, Outside
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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Authorize two professional services contracts with two consulting firms, for the most highly qualified proposals to provide construction materials testing services during the installation of capital improvement projects at water treatment and distribution facilities - East Texas Testing Laboratory Inc. dba ETTL Engineers & Consultants Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000, and Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 - Total not to exceed $600,000.00 - Financing: Water Capital Improvement G Fund ($375,000.00) and Water Construction Fund ($225,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) provides water to approximately 2.6 million residents in the City of Dallas and neighboring communities. DWU operates three potable water treatment plants: Bachman, Elm Fork, and East Side. The combined treatment capacity of these facilities is 900 million gallons per day. DWU's water delivery system consists of 22 pump stations, 21 storage tanks, 18 pressure planes, and over 5,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure. As part of DWU's capital improvement program, infrastructure improvements projects are happening across the utility.
This action will authorize professional services contracts with two consulting firms, Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. and East Texas Testing Laboratory Inc. dba ETTL Engineers & Consultants Inc. for construction materials testing services associated with capital improvement projects, including water treatment facilities, pump stations, and elevated water storage tanks. Construction materials testing is required to ensure the installation meets project requirements and specifications. Testing services include soil and base material ...
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