HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-29KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-29
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
DIGESTOR BLOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City released a formal Request for Proposals on March 9, 2020 to provide for
Professional Engineering Services as a term agreement to cover Capital Projects for our Water, Sewer,
and Wastewater facilities and infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, HDL Engineering was the successful firm provided with a formal Notice of Award on May
15, 2020 to provide for these services; and,
WHEREAS, this Resolution awards professional services work for replacements of the Waste Water
Treatment Plant Digestor Blowers and appurtenances identified as Task 9 under the Term Agreement;
and,
WHEREAS, this project will utilize a portion of the already appropriated $750,000 to complete bid ready
construction documents to provide the department with a shovel ready project which staff is actively
applying for grant assistance toward; and,
WHEREAS, completion of this work and having an approximately 20% sponsor share of funding in place
allows the department to more effectively compete for grant opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, the Engineering Fees to complete the design services through bid phase will not exceed
$382,513, approximately 10.5%, on an estimated total project cost of $3,650,000; and,
WHEREAS, $2,900,000 of additional funding is being sought through multiple grant opportunities
including a Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) Request Form being submitted through Senator
Murkowski's office; and,
WHEREAS, this is a high priority project for the Public Works Department, the Digestor Blowers are an
essential component of the treatment process and this planned replacement is in the best interest of the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a Professional Services Agreement to
complete the Work identified as Task 9 to HDL Engineering in the amount of $382,513 and issue a
corresponding Purchase Order in that same amount.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY, 2022.
ATTEST:
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH:
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM:
Scott Curtin, Director of Public Works
DATE:
May 9, 2022
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 2022-29 — Digestor Blower Replacements
The purpose of this memo is to request Council's approval to award a professional services
agreement to HDL Engineering to provide bid ready construction documents for the Digestor
Blower Replacements Project. Funding for this work was originally provided with passage of
Ordinance 3134-2020, however the project was delayed to allow for the completion of the
functional assessments.
Based on the results of the functional assessments the scope of the project has increased from
replacing the units within the existing space to now relocating them into a new small building
adjacent to the digestor. This will eliminate the need for any underground air piping which has
historically been a real problem for us with earthquake damages creating issues with underground
air leaks. Additionally with the layout restrictions within the current operations building, the space
that will be gained from the relocation will assist with future lab space improvements.
The Department seeks to complete the design this summer/fall season with the goal of having a
shovel ready project. Grant applications have been completed for this project with a
Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request form being submitted through Senator
Murkowski's Office. The total grant request will be $3,650,000 with $2,900,000 being requested
as the Federal Share, with the already appropriated $750,000 covering the City share.
Completion of this work now positions the department well for competing for these grant
opportunities.
The blowers themselves are 40+ year old, beyond their intended useful life, and the largest current
user of electricity at the plant. Replacement of this equipment with newer technology will reduce
operational costs, safeguard our treatment process, and allow our ability to maintain permitting
requirements into the future. Council's support is respectfully requested.
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