Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

TO:	Thomas M. Markus – City Manager Diane Stoddard – Assistant City Manager Casey Toomay – Assistant City Manager
FROM:	Melinda Harger – Utilities Engineer
CC:	Mike Lawless – Utilities Deputy Utilities Dave King – Superintendent Steve Rich – Utilities Manager Beth Krishtalka – Assistant to Utilities Director
DATE:	May 5, 2016
RE:	Set Bid Date for Bid No. B1621 – Purchase 14 Magnetic Flow Meters for the Wakarusa Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pump Station 10, City Project UT1304

Background

The Department of Utilities has been engaged in the construction project of the Wakarusa Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Conveyance Corridor. Utilities staff has been performing a substantial amount of work in order to significantly reduce engineering fees and construction costs associated with the project. Utilities staff is designing the automation, integration, and programming systems for the new facilities and assisting with inspection services during construction of the project. The City is also benefiting from direct equipment and material acquisition for parts of the project, including lab equipment and operations instrumentation.

Project Description

Utilities staff requests approval to set a bid date for 14 new magnetic flow meters for the Wakarusa WWTP and Pump Station 10. This is a portion of the City-provided instruments to be installed by the contractor, Garney Construction, as stated in the construction contract.

Project Funding

Purchase is funded from the UT1304 Wakarusa Wastewater Treatment Plant and Conveyance Corridor project which is included in the Department of Utilities CIP and Rate Plan.

Action

Set a bid date of June 7, 2016, for Bid No. B1621 – Purchase 14 Magnetic Flow Meters for the Wakarusa Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pump Station 10, Project UT1304.