Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Utilities Department
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TO: |
Dave Corliss |
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FROM: |
Philip Ciesielski |
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CC: |
Debbie Van Saun Dave Wagner Chris Stewart Michael Tubbs Dave King |
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Date: |
May 10, 2006 |
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RE: |
Design/Build Services for Baldwin Creek 1 Pump Station 1 |
Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the May 16, 2006 meeting:
Authorization for the City Manager to negotiate a design/build contract with the design/build team of CAS Construction/Professional Engineering Consultants for the design and construction of the Baldwin Creek 1 Pump Station 1 (BC1PS1), its associated forcemain and a portion of the upstream gravity sewer network in accordance with recommendations in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan and direction provided by the City Commission on April 11, 2006.
Summary. On Monday, Monday May 1, 2006 staff received proposals from three design-build teams in response to the Request for Proposals for the Baldwin Creek 1 Pump Station 1 (BC1PS1) project.
Staff has evaluated the proposals and has determined that the CAS Construction/Professional Engineering Consultants proposal best meets the City’s needs.
Based on the City’s desire to expedite the selection process, staff requests direction to negotiate a design/build contract with the CAS Construction/Professional Engineering Consultants team.
Project Description. The project involves the design and construction of the sanitary sewer pump station identified in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan as BC1PS1, its associated forcemain and a portion of the upstream gravity sewer network. This project was recommended as part of the adopted 2003 Wastewater Master Plan.
Project History. Based on the growth projections used in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan these facilities were scheduled to be constructed in 2010. Growth in the area has progressed at a pace in excess of that identified in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan. On April 11, 2006 staff presented information to the City Commission regarding the growth in this area and the need for the City to accelerate, and participate in, this project. Staff were directed to advertise for proposals for design/build services to complete the project.
Project Status. On April 13, 2006 the Utilities Department solicited proposals for design/build services for the design and construction of the Baldwin Creek 1 Pump Station 1 (BC1PS1), its associated forcemain and a portion of the upstream gravity sewer network.
On Monday May 1, 2006, in response to the Request for Proposals, the Utilities Department Staff received proposals from three design-build teams. Proposals were received from Burns & McDonnell/Garney LLC, CDM/Wolf Construction, and CAS Construction/Professional Engineering Consultants.
A review committee consisting of Department of Utilities staff evaluated the three proposals. Staff consistently ranked CAS Construction/Professional Engineering Consultants as the highest qualified team. The following criteria were used:
Related Design/Build Lift Station and Piping Project Experience
Project Team
Project Approach
Project Schedule
Technical Capabilities
Client References
Past Experience with the City of Lawrence
Project Funding. Funding for the project will ultimately be shared by development benefiting from this infrastructure improvement through the payment of special connection charges and the City-at-large for that portion of the project that benefits the existing sanitary sewer system.
Action Request. Utility Department staff requests authorization for the City Manager to negotiate a design/build contract with the CAS Construction/Professional Engineering Consultants team for the design and construction of the Baldwin Creek 1 Pump Station 1 (BC1PS1), its associated forcemain and a portion of the upstream gravity sewer network in accordance with recommendations in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan and as directed by the City Commission on April 11, 2006.