STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: September 23, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Outside City Limits
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a construction contract for the relocation of a 48-inch diameter water transmission pipeline along Ranchview Drive and Ranch Trail in the City of Irving - Ark Contracting Services, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of seven - Not to exceed $3,010,639.00; and (2) expense of funds in the amount of $46,510.85 for applicable inspection, construction administrative cost, and construction material testing - Total not to exceed $3,057,149.85 - Financing: Water Capital Improvement E Fund ($1,896,702.57), Water Construction Fund ($1,113,936.43), and Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($46,510.85)
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BACKGROUND
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) owns and operates a 48-inch water transmission pipeline that provides treated water to several customers, including Irving and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The existing pipeline was built in 1972 and is located within a 20-foot wide easement through Irving. Since being built, the area has been fully developed with residential improvements, including numerous fences, retaining walls, and backyard improvements crossing the easement. These private improvements, including some encroachments into the existing water pipeline easement, have resulted in insufficient accessibility for maintenance and operation of a portion of the pipeline.
The pipeline between Ranchview Drive and Ranch Trail with the least amount of access will be relocated to the public right-of-way to improve maintenance and operational accessibility. An agreement between Dallas and Irving has been prepared and will be executed to address the scope of the project, project management responsibilities, project cost allocations, right-of-way provisions for...
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