STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: September 22, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6, Outside City Limits
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc. (dba Plummer Associates) to provide additional engineering and construction phase services for major maintenance rehabilitation and improvements at Dallas Water Utilities Water Treatment Plants - Not to exceed $1,058,000.00, from $3,500,000.00 to $4,558,000.00 - Financing: Water Capital Improvement G Fund
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BACKGROUND
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) provides water to approximately 2.5 million customers 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 approximately 900 million gallons per day.
On August 12, 2020, City Council authorized a professional services contract for the evaluation and design of high priority major maintenance improvements at each water treatment plant. As these treatment facilities and the associated equipment age, regulatory requirements and operational conditions change, and technology improves, treatment facilities and equipment need to be rehabilitated or upgraded to ensure reliable and quality water service to our customers.
The engineer has completed assessments in each indicated area and completed preliminary design reports that include prioritization for immediate improvements. Some of the major objectives of this project include process laboratory upgrades and control room improvements, treatment facility accessibility and safety improvements, chemical facility assessments and improvements, operational assessments and improvements, electrical and instrumentation equipment e...
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