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Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc., for Water Treatment Professional Engineering Services ($200,000.00)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval of Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement for professional engineering services with Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTCH). Council approved a professional services agreement for $200,000 with FTCH in June 2016 as part of Resolution No. R-16-212, and Amendment No. 1 with FTCH in November 2017 as part of Resolution No. R-17-408.
The City is seeking a second amendment to accommodate additional professional engineering service needs over for the duration of the contract. FTCH is currently supporting Public Services on numerous projects within the Water Treatment Services Unit (WTSU), as well as providing on-site professional engineering assistance to the Water Treatment Plant. The task-based contract is effective through FY19.
As of the end of FY18, FTCH has completed an Ammonia System Improvements Study, the Water System Asset Management Plan, a Chemical Feed System Evaluation Study, Ammonia System Modifications Design, and it continues to provide on-site assistance to the WTP Senior Utilities Engineer on several capital improvements, maintenance projects and implementation of the Water System Asset Management Plan.
Ongoing projects include: the Steere Farm Well Engine Replacement, Abandoned Water Supply Well Plugging, 2018 WTP Architectural and Structural Repairs, FERC Part 12 Inspection and Economic Analysis, Lime Residuals Removal Project, and the Ozone Chiller Replacement at the WTP.
FTCH has demonstrated its experience in a wide range of disciplines, and that its responsive and cost effective in meeting diverse needs on complex engineering tasks associated with the WTSU.
Additional professional engineering services are required to support the Water Treatment Services Unit...
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