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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Michels Construction, Inc. (Michels) in the amount of $9,355,700.00 for the Barton Dam Right Embankment Remediation Project (RFP 24-03) and to Appropriate $500,000.00 from the General Capital Fund Balance (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval of a construction contract with Michels Construction, Inc. (Michels) in the amount of $9,355,700.00 for the Barton Dam Right Embankment Remediation Project (RFP 24-03).
The Barton Dam was originally constructed in 1913. The dam produces hydroelectric power and serves to impound Barton Pond which is the primary source of the City's drinking water. Barton Dam is a high hazard dam regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Seepage is occurring along the base of the embankment which constitutes an elevated risk for the City and has caused the embankment to be derated as "Poor" in the National Dam Inventory. As such, the City must repair the embankment.
The project will consist of the construction of a stabilizing berm on the downstream slope of the right embankment to address seepage and stability concerns as well as other ancillary work to develop site staging, improve site access, and remediate other critical items at the dam such as removing the existing reverse filter and filling the existing toe ditch pond as required by FERC. The proposed improvements are necessary to ensure operational reliability of the City's infrastructure and satisfy FERC compliance. This project is programmed in the City's Capital Improvements Plan (UT-WS-16-26) and recently received a commitment of funds in the amount of $2,000,000.00 via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) at the July 1, 2024 Council Meeting, Resolution Enactment #R-24-280.
Solicitation of Proposals
Water Treatment Services Unit (WTSU) staff supervised the development of plans and contract documents and solicited proposals for construction of the project through...
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