Item 2 # 22-3403 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction Ltd., for Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Gas Scrubber Systems Renewal project in the amount of $6,375,000 plus a $637,500 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,012,500. (District 1) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 6.09% MBE and 1.34% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water Purchasing Language Lowest responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was originally built in 1977 and receives wastewater flow from Austin Water's wastewater collection system. Over the years, the treatment plant has undergone numerous improvements and upgrades to modernize treatment methods as well as expand treatment capacity to 75 million gallons per day (MGD). Treated plant effluent is discharged into the Colorado River. A portion of the treated effluent is used for non-potable water (NPW) on the plant site and supplies much of the City’s Reclaimed Water program including irrigation and cooling towers. This project is needed to improve safety in the chlorination and dechlorination buildings. Walnut Creek WWTP uses chlorine gas for disinfection and sulfur dioxide gas for dechlorination. The project consists of improvements to scrubbing and general ventilation at both the chlorination and dechlorination buildings. Improvements to the chlorine building include the replacement of the Item 2 # 22-3403 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 emergency chlorine gas scrubber, extending scrubbing to the chlorination room, and various other ventilation improvements. Improvements to the sulfur dioxide (dechlorination) building include adding a second blower to the existing sulfur dioxide scrubber and other ventilation improvements. The project also includes improvements to electrical …
Item 3 # 22-3405 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd., for the Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Expansion project in the amount of $69,530,500 plus a $6,953,050 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $76,483,550. (District 1) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.16% MBE and 1.65% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water Purchasing Language Lowest responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation process. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was constructed in 2004 and is rated at a 0.75 million gallons per day (MGD) capacity to serve Northeast Austin, including the Harris Branch, Gilleland Creek, and portions of Wilbarger Creek basins. Due to increased growth in the service area and more stringent regulatory requirements, the plant must be expanded and upgraded. This project will expand the plant from 0.75 MGD to 2.25 MGD and convert from a conventional treatment process to a biological nutrient removal treatment process to meet more stringent effluent requirements. The project includes a new headworks, additional aeration basins, new clarifiers, new pump stations, new filters, new ultraviolet disinfection, new sludge handling facilities, new odor control, a new administration building, and a new electrical building. Also included are major improvements to the existing treatment plant including improvements to the influent lift station, aeration basins, blowers, and pump stations. Item 3 # 22-3405 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 This item includes six allowances. The allowance of $555,500 will be used for the equipment for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) top end and control room. The allowance of $120,000 will be used for the security equipment. The …
Item 4 # 22-3406 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute and negotiate an agreement with Texas Gas Service (Texas Gas), for the installation of a natural gas pipeline and service connection to the Rock Harbour Lift Station, in coordination with the Rock Harbour Lift Station Improvements project, in the amount of $100,991. (District 10) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded as a sole source as provided in Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water Purchasing Language This is a sole source contract. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The requested action is for Council to authorize a contract with Texas Gas Service, which has been procured under authority of Section 252.022(a) (7) (C) of the Texas Local Government Code as a sole source procurement. As part of the Rock Harbour Lift Station Improvements project, a new permanent natural gas generator will be installed to mitigate risk from power outages and provide a back-up power source. To provide natural gas to this on-site generator, a new natural gas distribution pipeline and service connection is necessary. Texas Gas is the sole provider of natural gas in the area. The associated construction at the lift station, including installation of a new permanent natural gas generator, is underway as part of the Rock Harbour Lift Station Improvements project. The requested Agreement with Texas Gas will facilitate the construction of the natural gas lines to the Rock Harbour Lift Station. Approval of this Agreement will enable Austin Water to improve wastewater system resilience, mitigate risk associated with future emergency weather conditions, and provide electrical resiliency. Item 4 # 22-3406 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 This project is located within zip code 78726 (District 10). Strategic Outcome(s) Health and Environment
Item 5 # 22-3424 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute and negotiate a professional services agreement with CDM Smith Inc., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified respondents for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP340 to provide engineering services for the Upper Tannehill Stormwater Improvements & Wastewater Interceptor Phase 1 project in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000. (District 1, District 4) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water and the Watershed Protection Department Purchasing Language Staff recommendation is the most qualified firm out of three firms evaluated through the City’s qualification-based selection process. A complete solicitation package is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Watershed Protection Department has identified the Tannehill Branch Creek Watershed as a priority for water quality improvements. Projects implemented in this watershed will emphasize removal of nutrients and suspended solids and improved stream hydrology and riparian habitat. Existing impoundments at the Bartholomew District Park and Morris Williams Golf Course can be retrofitted to serve as regional stormwater control measures. Benefits provided by these proposed improvements include enhanced water quality treatment, baseflow restoration, erosion mitigation, and flood risk reduction. In addition, Austin Water has reviewed its existing infrastructure in the project area and determined that its existing Upper Tannehill interceptor merits replacement based on capacity and condition Item 5 # 22-3424 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 considerations. This existing interceptor, installed in 1959, consists of a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe primarily located along the Tannehill Branch creek channel and overbanks. The existing interceptor needs to be upsized to meet the current and anticipated long-range capacity needs for this portion of the wastewater collection system. This contract will provide engineering services to design and implement regional stormwater control measures and replace aging wastewater infrastructure. The stormwater …
Item 6 # 22-3475 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., for additional construction phase engineering services for the North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements project in the amount of $797,079 for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,171,176. (District 7) MBE/WBE This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 18.38% MBE and 30.41% WBE. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Prior Council Action May 23, 2013 - Council approved a professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. June 23, 2016 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. March 12, 2020 - Consent Agenda approved unanimously, 10-0 with CM Harper-Madison off the dais April 23, 2020 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for construction phase services Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission May 8, 2013 - Unanimously approved by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote June 8, 2016 - Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioner’s Kellough, Ho, and Fishbeck Maia absent Item 6 # 22-3475 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Additional Backup Information Originally constructed in 1913, the North Austin Reservoir located at 5802 North Lamar Blvd. is one of the oldest water facilities in Austin’s water distribution system. Over the years, the existing 10 million-gallon (MG) reservoir, the on-site pump station, and the booster pump station located across Koenig Ln. have undergone several renovations, including construction and overhaul of the pumping facilities. However, the reservoir, pump station, and booster pump station have exceeded their useful lives and require replacement. The construction contract to replace the North Austin Reservoir and …
Item 7 # 22-3476 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Posillico Civil, Inc., for the William Cannon Drive, Running Water Drive to McKinney Falls Parkway project in the amount of $21,366,910 plus a $3,205,036 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $24,571,946. (District 2) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) by meeting the goals. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budgets of the Austin Transportation Department, Austin Water, and Public Works Department Purchasing Language Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. Prior Council Action: N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information As part of the Council approved 2016 Bond Corridor Construction Program (Resolution No. 20180426-028) being managed by the Corridor Program Office, this request is to award a construction contract for a corridor project on William Cannon Drive from Running Water Drive to McKinney Falls Parkway. This project is funded with 2016, 2018, and 2020 mobility bond funds, Austin Water Capital Budget funds, Watershed Protection Department Capital Budget funds, and a Capital Area Metropolitan Organization (CAMPO) grant. The project’s improvements include widening from a two-lane undivided urban roadway to a four- lane divided roadway, with the construction of sidewalks, shared use paths, a new bridge over Marble Creek, median reconstruction, traffic signal improvements, streetscape improvements, landscaping including trees and planting zones, safety and access management improvements, lane configuration changes, signage, pavement markings, curb and gutter, driveway reconstruction, street drainage improvements, water quality ponds, and water line relocations. Item 7 # 22-3476 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 The Austin Water portion of this project consists of the replacement of 272 linear feet of six-inch polyvinyl chloride pipe, 233 linear feet of 12-inch polyvinyl chloride pipe, 52 linear feet of 16-inch ductile iron pipe, 893 linear feet of 24-inch ductile iron pipe, and 1,219 linear feet of ductile iron pipe. The Watershed Protection Department’s portion of this project consists of improvements to an existing water quality pond. Due to the potential for unforeseen …
Item 8 # 22-3477 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Northeast (Wild Horse Ranch) Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project in the amount of $6,523,883 for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,662,793. (District 1) MBE/WBE This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 6.29% MBE and 15.55% WBE. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water Purchasing Language Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. Prior Council Action April 25, 2019 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project August 17, 2017 - Council approved a professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was constructed in 2004 and has a rated capacity of 0.75 million gallons per day (MGD). The plant serves Northeast Austin, including the Harris Branch, Gilleland Creek, and portions of Wilbarger Creek basins. Due to increased growth in the service area and more stringent regulatory requirements, the plant must be expanded and upgraded. This project will expand the plant from 0.75 MGD to 2.25 MGD and convert from a conventional treatment process to a biological nutrient removal treatment process to meet more stringent effluent requirements. The project includes a new headworks, additional aeration basins, new clarifiers, new pump stations, new filters, new ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, new sludge handling facilities, new odor control, a new administration building, and a new electrical building. Also included are major Item 8 # 22-3477 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 improvements to the existing treatment plant including improvements to the influent lift station, aeration basins, blowers, and pump stations. An amendment to the professional services agreement is required to move the project forward into construction phase. This amendment will authorize construction phase …
Item 9 # 22-3478 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with K. Friese & Associates, Inc. for engineering services for Design and Bid phases for the South and Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements in the amount of $550,395, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,197,395. (District 10) MBE/WBE This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 7.02% MBE and 81.10% WBE. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water Purchasing Language Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Prior Council Action July 29, 2021 - Council approved a professional services agreement amendment with K. Friese & Associates, Inc. for the South Area and Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements November 1, 2018 - Council approved a professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. and K. Friese & Associates, Inc. for the South Area and Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements, respectively Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Four Points Center Lift Station is part of the Austin Water wastewater collection system consisting of more than 130 lift stations, 78 miles of force mains, and 2,900 miles of gravity lines. Lift stations convey wastewater from lower to higher elevation when the use of gravity conveyance will result in excessive excavation depths and high gravity line construction costs. The Four Points Center Lift Station is one of several Northwest Area Lift Stations that require engineering services for improvements. The lift station requires several upgrades to accommodate an increase in wastewater flows to the station due to population growth in the area. The upgrades will also increase the lift station’s capability to receive and pump solids from the Handcox Water Item 9 # 22-3478 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Treatment Plant when needed, which improves system operational resiliency. Additional improvements include …
Item 18 # 22-3562 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval for an additional contingency for the construction contract with Pepper Lawson Waterworks, LLC for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Filter Rehabilitation project in the amount of $252,180 for a total amount not to exceed $28,047,021. (District 1). MBE/WBE This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 23.73% MBE and 1.37% WBE. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water Purchasing Language Original contract was awarded through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation process. Prior Council Action June 14, 2018 - Council awarded additional contingency for the construction contract with Pepper- Lawson Waterworks, LLC for the Walnut Creek WWTP Tertiary Filter Rehabilitation project January 26, 2017 - Council awarded a construction contract with Pepper Lawson Waterworks, LLC for the Walnut Creek WWTP Tertiary Filter Rehabilitation project Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) receives wastewater flow from Austin Water's wastewater collection system. The plant was originally built in 1977. Over the years, the treatment plant has undergone numerous improvements and upgrades to modernize treatment methods as well as to expand treatment capacity to 75 million gallons per day (MGD) with a two2- hour peak flow of 165 MGD. Treated plant effluent is discharged into the Colorado River. A portion of the treated effluent is used for non-potable water (NPW) on the plant site and supplies much of the City’s Reclaimed Water program. The tertiary filters at the Walnut Creek WWTP serve as the final step in the wastewater treatment process. Construction of this project began in March 2017 and is substantially complete. Due to unforeseen conditions associated with rehabilitating an existing facility, change orders to date have Item 18 # 22-3562 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 exhausted all available contingency. Additional contingency of approximately 1% of the contract amount is requested due to the unanticipated need to replace certain valves and controls in the filter piping gallery to improve the reliability of the …
Construction Contracting Update Shay Ralls Roalson, PE | November 9, 2022 Recent Bidding Results Wild Horse WWTP Expansion Bid Analysis Agenda Upcoming Bids Large Facilities IDIQ Alternative Delivery 1 Construction Contracts City of Austin Bidding Process Outreach events to communicate upcoming projects Four- to six-week advertisement Adjust bid dates to avoid “competing with ourselves” • Coordination with SAWS and Houston Non-mandatory pre-bids, where possible For single bid contracts, move forward if • Contractor meets qualifications • Project cannot be rescoped 3 • For projects with low pre-bid attendance, contact bidders and consider extending solicitation Construction Contracts Engineers’ Opinions of Probable Construction Cost Developed on the basis of vendor quotes, installation factors, and recent bids Prepared at preliminary engineering and design milestones (30%, 60%, 90%) Updated at 100% and at advertisement Contingencies represent “work not included elsewhere” • Reduce as design detail increases Difficult to adjust to rapidly changing bid climates Review high bids and single bids • Make recommendation whether to proceed 4 AW Project Bids May 2021 – Sept 2022 34 bid openings, including 3 re-bids 25 projects with multiple bids 5 projects with one bid • 3 rejected 4 projects with no bids 5 Multiple Bids Single Bid No Bid 10 8 6 4 2 0 y c n e u q e r F 0 1 3 Number of Bids Received per Contract 4 5 2 6 Low Bids vs Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) 30 project bids received • 12 below OPCC • 18 above OPCC 5 single bids • 2 accepted • 3 rejected All accepted bids combined • OPCC = $319M • Accepted bids = $319M 1 Single bids accepted Single bids rejected Single Bids Rejected Path Forward Davis WTP Raw Water Hydraulic and Energy Efficiency Improvements • Single bid, 2.4x OPCC • Repackage and bid with other upcoming work at the WTP SAR WWTP Elevated Tank Rehabilitation and Improvements • Single bid, 2.2x OPCC • Split into two projects, one for site work and one for tank recoating East Parke Subdivision Phase 1 Lift Station (Development Project SER) • Single bid, 2.0x OPCC • Non-compliant bid, preparing to re-bid 7 No-Bid Projects Re-Bid Results Project OPCC Low Bid Re-bid Outcome Zilker Water and Wastewater Pipeline …
Item 6 # 22-3475 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., for additional construction phase engineering services for the North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements project in the amount of $797,079 for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,171,176. (District 7) MBE/WBE This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 18.38% MBE and 30.41% WBE. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Prior Council Action May 23, 2013 - Council approved a professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. June 23, 2016 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. March 12, 2020 - Consent Agenda approved unanimously, 10-0 with CM Harper-Madison off the dais April 23, 2020 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for construction phase services Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission May 8, 2013 - Unanimously approved by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote June 8, 2016 - Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioner’s Kellough, Ho, and Fishbeck Maia absent Item 6 # 22-3475 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Additional Backup Information Originally constructed in 1913, the North Austin Reservoir located at 5802 North Lamar Blvd. is one of the oldest water facilities in Austin’s water distribution system. Over the years, the existing 10 million-gallon (MG) reservoir, the on-site pump station, and the booster pump station located across Koenig Ln. have undergone several renovations, including construction and overhaul of the pumping facilities. However, the reservoir, pump station, and booster pump station have exceeded their useful lives and require replacement. The construction contract to replace the North Austin Reservoir and …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission October 12, 2022 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Vacant (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the September 14, 2022, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Alfa Laval Inc. to provide belt press parts for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $525,000. 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with M. A. Smith Contracting Co., Inc., for the Zilker Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Rebid project in the amount of $9,105,250.25 plus a $910,525.03 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,015,775.28. (District 5). 4. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with MWH Constructors, Inc., for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trains A & B Improvements project in the amount of $116,000,852.00, plus a $11,600,085.20 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $127,600,937.20. (District 2). The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users’ …
Water Forward 10/12/2022 Water Forward Overview Water Forward is Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan to develop and implement diverse and environmentally conscious water management strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for our community for the next 100 years. Plan DriversPlan Drivers Population Growth Climate Change Water Forward 2018 (WF18) Developed by Austin Water with the Council- appointed Water Forward Task Force and community input Technical work supported by engineering, climate science, and hydrology consultants Approved by Council in November 2018 WF18 Strategies • Indirect Potable Reuse Future Demands with Implemented Strategies d n a m e d f o F A 0 0 0 1 d n a D C P G , 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 l n o i t a u p o P 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 2020 2040 2070 0 2115 WF18 Implementation Progress My ATX Water Advanced Metering Infrastructure project begun 0 2 0 2 Onsite Water Reuse System (OWRS) regulatory framework and incentive approved by Council 1 2 0 2 Execution of consultant contract for Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management project approved by Council Water benchmarking, onsite water reuse, and extension of reclaimed water connection requirements approved by Council New Voluntary Reclaimed Water Connection incentive developed Region K water plan adopted by Texas Water Development Board ASR preliminary storage zone screening completed and aquifers in Travis, Bastrop, and Lee Counties identified for detailed study My ATX Water: installation of 74,000 meters completed Water Forward 2024 plan update process begun 2 2 0 2 Irrigation and Landscape Ordinance Currently in the stakeholder engagement phase Ordinance will apply to new single-family residences and will set requirements for conserving water in irrigation systems and landscapes speakupaustin.org/irrigation-and-landscape-ordinance-update-for-single-family-residential Water Use Benchmarking www.austintexas.gov/page/water-benchmarking Onsite Water Blackwater Reuse Pilot OSCAR (On-Site Collection and Reuse) and CLARA (Closed-Loop Advanced Reclaimed Assembly) austintexas.gov/department/oscar-and-clara-pilot-project-faq Onsite Water Reuse System Program Phase I went into effect December 2020 Phase 2 to take effect December 2023 Voluntary* OWRS Program New OWRS regulations in Title 15 (Utility Regulations) for the design, permitting and operation and maintenance of multi- family & commercial systems Encourage voluntary adoption of OWRS in new development to test out the new regulatory framework with pilot incentive *Mandatory for 100 ton+ cooling towers Mandatory OWRS Program …
Item 2 # 22-3207 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: November 3, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Alfa Laval Inc. to provide belt press parts for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $525,000. MBE/WBE Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department – Purchasing. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Operations, Rick Coronado Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $105,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 12, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is to provide parts for repairs and refurbishment of the belt presses at Hornsby Bend Biosolids Treatment Plant. Three belt presses are operating at all times to dewater digested sludge prior to composting. These parts will allow Austin Water staff to replace common wear parts as well as refurbishing the machines to extend their useful life. The recommended contractor is the current supplier for these parts. This is replacing a contract that expired in May 2022. If a contract is not awarded the City may experience delays in the composting process that could be avoided with preventative maintenance and these proprietary parts. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a 9% increase represented in the market. PRICE ANALYSIS
Item 3 # 22-3154 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with M. A. Smith Contracting Co., Inc., for the Zilker Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Rebid project in the amount of $9,105,250.25 plus a $910,525.03 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,015,775.28. (District 5) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.90% MBE and 0.68% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department – Capital Contracting Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $8,819,158.28 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language Lowest responsive bid of five bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action October 12, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The Zilker Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Rebid project is part of the Austin Water Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorating and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes replacement of wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the repair and replacement of existing water and wastewater lines located within the general boundaries of Barton Springs in the north, Barton Creek in the west, Lamar Boulevard in the east, and Barton Skyway in the south. Streets affected by this project include: Azie Morton Road, Spofford Street, Dexter Street, Treadwell Street, Garner Avenue, Kerr Street, Margaret Street, and Collier Street. The water system renewal includes approximately 10,850 linear feet of 8- inch and 12-inch water mains along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 6,425 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. The work also includes Item 3 # 22-3154 Water …
Item 4 # 22-3166 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with MWH Constructors, Inc., for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trains A & B Improvements project in the amount of $116,000,852.00, plus a $11,600,085.20 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $127,600,937.20. (District 2) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 6.67% MBE and 1.39% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department – Capital Contracting Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action October 12, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAR WWTP) is currently permitted to treat 75 million gallons a day (MGD) of wastewater. The first treatment train, Train A, was constructed between 1984 and 1986. Subsequent to that, treatment Train B and the tertiary filtration process were constructed between 1986 and 1988. The treatment plant was expanded to 75 MGD capacity with the construction of treatment Train C in 2005. The plant receives wastewater flow from Austin Water’s sanitary sewer collection system and treats it before returning it to the Colorado River. SAR WWTP is also a key facility in meeting Austin’s reclaimed water needs for non-potable water such as irrigation and cooling towers. Train A and B at the SAR WWTP make up a large portion of the plant’s treatment capacity. Due to the age and condition of the assets, rehabilitation or replacement of equipment and structures is required to extend the service life of the major treatment units. The project includes improvements to primary clarifiers, aeration basins, secondary clarifiers, chlorine contact basins, and various other treatment equipment and assets including slide gates, piping, and pumps. New electrical and controls infrastructure will also be installed to support the rehabilitated treatment units and improve …
Item 5 # 22-3168 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with CP&Y, Inc., for professional engineering services for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trains A & B Improvements project in the amount of $12,628,994.86 for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,578,994.86. (District 2). MBE/WBE This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 11% MBE and 23% WBE. Lead Department Financial Services Department – Capital Contracting Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. Prior Council Action March 23, 2017 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of amendment for final design phase services in the amount of $4,950,000. March 20, 2014 – Council authorized a professional services agreement with CP&Y, Inc. for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trains A & B Improvements project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action October 12, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. March 8, 2017 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Penn recusing and Commissioner Michel and Ho absent. March 12, 2014 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 6-0-1 vote with Commissioner Fishbeck abstaining. Additional Backup Information The South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAR WWTP) is currently permitted to treat 75 million gallons a day (MGD) of wastewater. The first treatment train, Train A, was constructed between 1984 and 1986. Treatment Train B and the tertiary filtration process were constructed between 1986 and 1988. The treatment plant was expanded to 75 MGD capacity with the construction of treatment Train C in 2005. The plant receives wastewater flow from Austin Water’s sanitary sewer collection system and treats it before returning it to the Colorado River. SAR WWTP is also a key Item 5 # 22-3168 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 facility in meeting Austin’s reclaimed water needs for non-potable water such as irrigation and cooling towers. Train A and B at the SAR WWTP make up a large portion of the plant’s treatment …
Item 6 # 22-3175 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute an amendment to the Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the relocation and adjustments of existing water lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Boyce Lane Roadway Improvements project at Harris Branch Creek in the amount of $79,599.88, for a total amount not to exceed $174,110.68. (District 1). Lead Department Public Works Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding in available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action June 28, 2018 – Approved authorization to negotiate and execute of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the relocation and adjustments of existing waterlines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Boyce Lane Roadway Improvements project at Harris Branch Creek in the amount of $94,510.80. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action October 12, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. June 13, 2018 – Approved by the Water and Wastewater Commission unanimously on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Maia, Parton & Schmitt absent. Additional Backup Information This project involved the relocation and adjustments of an existing water line and appurtenances in conflict with TxDOT’s Boyce Lane Roadway Improvements project at Harris Branch Creek project. The work consisted of relocating approximately 250 linear feet of an 8-inch diameter water line, including appurtenances. Per the approved Interlocal Agreement with TxDOT, the construction of this relocation was included in the TxDOT’s contract. The previously approved Interlocal Agreement allowed Austin Water to pay TxDOT a total not to exceed $94,510.80; estimated construction amount of $78,759.00 plus a 20% contingency of $15,751.80. Reason for the Amendment: Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines were required to be relocated due to conflict with TXDOT roadway improvement. Executing this Advanced Funding Agreement allowed for the relocation and construction of the City of Austin water and wastewater facilities under the TxDOT construction contract, to reduce impact to the public. Item 6 # 22-3175 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 The July 2018 engineer’s estimate prior to TxDOT bid was $78,759.00, but the lowest bid for the work was $148,535, a difference of $69,776. In addition to the price difference, …
PENDING: WWWC Approval October 12, 2022 2023 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE *January 18, 2023 - 3rd Wednesday February 8, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday March 8, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday April 12, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday May 10, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday *June 7, 2023 - 1st Wednesday *July 19, 2023 - 3rd Wednesday August 9, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday September 13, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday October 11, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday November 8, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday *December 6, 2023 - 1st Wednesday All Water and Wastewater Commission Meetings will be held at 6:00pm. *Denotes meeting conflicts with 2nd Wednesdays. The Meeting Agenda and back up material will be available and posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Please contact Blanca Madriz at 512-972-0115 for additional information.
