STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: May 12, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 11
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Webber, LLC for additional work associated with the improvements to the Walcrest Pump Station and reservoir - Not to exceed $456,993.67, from $39,140,856.02 to $39,597,849.69 - Financing: Water Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
The Walcrest Pump Station and Reservoir located at the northeast corner of Hillcrest Road and Walnut Hill Lane was constructed in 1954. The original facility had a pumping capacity of 85 million gallons per day (MGD) and potable water storage capacity of 20 million gallons. Due to the age of the facility, improvements are needed to address aging infrastructure as well as operational and regulatory deficiencies.
On September 22, 2015, City Council authorized a construction services contract with Webber, LLC for improvements to the Walcrest Pump Station and Reservoir. The improvements include the demolition of the existing pump station and construction of a new 85 MGD pump station. The new pump station will incorporate more efficient technology and provide greater reliability for the water distribution system. The work also includes the construction of two 10-million-gallon storage reservoirs to replace the existing 20-million-gallon reservoir. The individual reservoir cells will increase flexibility and reduce maintenance costs.
On August 23, 2017, City Council authorized Change Order No. 1 to the construction services contract for additional work identified during construction. The additional work included underground excavation to remove and replace unsuitable material to provide a more stable foundation for the reservoir, upgrades to the pump station's control network to meet updated securit...
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