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Resolution to Award Contract for the Water Treatment Plan UV Disinfection System Project to Weiss Construction Co., LLC ($2,582,770.00)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval to award a contract to Weiss Construction Co., LLC (Weiss) for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) UV Disinfection System Project.
An ITB for the UV Disinfection System was advertised through standard purchasing procedures as well as on the City's website and on MITN. An additional ad was posted for a minimum of 30 days pursuant to the State of Michigan requirements for DWRF projects.
In 2017, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) notified the City its drinking water source contains levels of Cryptosporidium (a waterborne parasite), which requires additional protection to comply with the EPA Long-term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2) drinking-water regulations. MDEQ has stated to the City that it must comply by June 2020.
An ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection system is being implemented to provide the required disinfection and will allow the City to comply with the MDEQ's deadline. This Project includes the installation of new piping and UV disinfection reactors, electrical and controls modifications, and startup and testing of new equipment.
The Invitation to Bid was advertised on the City's website and on MITN. On February 28, 2019, the City received 1 bid, from Weiss Construction Co., LLC. Staff has determined that Weiss' bid is responsible and within 1% of the Engineer's Estimate. Since Weiss submitted a responsible bid in the amount of $2,582,770.00, it is recommended that its bid be accepted, and that Weiss be awarded the Contract for the WTP UV Disinfection System project.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: This project is included in the Water Supply System Capital Improvement Budget. The City is pursuing a low interest loan from the MDEQ Drinking Water Revolving Fund for this project.
Weiss complies with the City's Con...
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