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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13431RESOLUTION NO. 13431 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND BROWN AND CALDWELL, INC., FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES TO REPLACE MEDIUM-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR AND TRANSFORMERS AT THE JAMES R. DIIORIO WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, the Pueblo Wastewater Department operates a Water Reclamation Facility providing municipal wastewater treatment; and WHEREAS, the original electrical medium-voltage switchgear and transformers are old, obsolete, and in need of replacement; and WHEREAS, the City is obligated to comply with the effluent limits contained in its discharge permit; and WHEREAS, Brown and Caldwell, Inc. is the Consultant Engineer of Record and is the most qualified to serve the Pueblo Wastewater Department; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. An Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, after having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Brown and Caldwell, Inc. to provide assistance with specifying replacement switchgear and inspecting the installation of replacement switchgear as set forth in said contract is hereby approved. SECTION 2. Work performed under this contract may include, but is not limited to, the following items: 1. Review existing record drawings of plant facilities and information and drawings for new and planned facilities; 2. Field-verify existing equipment; 3. Modify one-line diagrams and develop preliminary electrical and I&C plan drawings, grounding plans, and electrical detail drawings; 4. Develop construction and procurement specifications; 5. Perform Arc Flash analysis for switchgear and breakers and 6. Provide construction support services and related ancillary services. SECTION 3. The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City thereto and attest the same. SECTION 4. Funds for work performed under this agreement shall be from the Sewer User Fund Project No. WW1203. SECTION 5. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution and the attached agreement to effectuate the transactions described therein. SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED May 9, 2016 BY: Ed Brown City Clerk’s Office Item # M-1 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 9, 2016 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk From: Nancy Keller, Wastewater Director A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY SUBJECT: OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND BROWN AND CALDWELL, INC., FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES TO REPLACE MEDIUM-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR AND TRANSFORMERS AT THE JAMES R. DIIORIO WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME SUMMARY: This Resolution accepts an agreement between the City and Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for consulting engineering services relating to in-kind replacement of 19-year-old electrical switchgear and transformers at the Water Reclamation Facility. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION : On November 25, 2013, the City Council approved Resolution No. 12828, selecting Brown and Caldwell, Inc. as the Engineer of Record for the Wastewater Department. BACKGROUND : The Wastewater Department operates the James R. DiIorio Water Reclamation Facility which treats municipal wastewater for the City. The Water Reclamation Facility requires electrical power in order to operate the medium-voltage switchgear and transformers that feed power to the secondary clarifier, ultra violet disinfection, and non-potable buildings. It has reached its useful life and is in need of replacement. Under this agreement the City will purchase and install replacement switchgear and transformers. Brown and Caldwell, Inc. will provide an electrical engineer to provide assistance in specifying appropriate equipment and assist with inspecting the installation of the new equipment. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS : The cost of the agreement with Brown and Caldwell to replace medium-voltage electrical switchgear will not exceed $359,382. Funds are available from the Sewer User Fund and have been appropriated to Project WW1203. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION : Not applicable STAKEHOLDER PROCESS : Not applicable ALTERNATIVES : The no-action alternative would simply allow the original electric switchgear to remain in service until it fails. Failure of the electrical switchgear could result in an extended loss of electric power to several treatment processes of the Water Reclamation Facility, which could result in the release of untreated or incompletely-treated wastewater to the Arkansas River in violation of effluent limits. On-site electric power generation could be investigated as a means of offsetting loss of an external electric power source. The solar photovoltaic array could be expanded, but the additional power would be available only during daylight hours. Wind power generation could be investigated, but the additional power would be available only when the wind is blowing within a specific speed range. Biogas generation of electric power can be investigated, but it is unlikely that the relatively small volume of biogas produced at the Water Reclamation Facility could replace the full process demand for even a short time. All these alternative generation options would require extensive study, design, and construction, and likely would not suffice to meet emergency requirements. RECOMMENDATION : Approval of the Resolution. Attachments : Professional Services Agreement between the City of Pueblo and Brown and Caldwell, Inc.