Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. in the Amount of $192,600.00, for Design of Westside Water Treatment Plant Plate Settler Expansion Project for a Total Amount of $252,600.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (Tarrant County Outside of COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations for the Westside Water Treatment Plant Plate Settler Expansion Project in the Water Impact Fee Fund in the amount of $252,600.00; and
    
2. Authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement with CDM Smith Inc., in the amount of $192,600.00 for Westside Water Treatment Plant Plate Settler Expansion Project (City Project No. 102052).

The Westside Water Treatment Plant was designed to be expanded incrementally by the addition of equipment as demands warranted.  First placed in service in 2012 with an initial capacity of 12 MGD, the plant has since been expanded to 15 MGD.  The placement of additional plate settlers will initiate the process to expand the plant to 18 MGD capacity.  As part of this project, plans and specifications will be developed for the installation of additional plate settlers within the existing sedimentation basins.

CDM Smith Inc. proposes to provide the necessary design services for a fee of $192,600.00. Staff considers the proposed fee to be fair and reasonable for the scope of services proposed.

In addition to the contract amount, $60,000.00 is required for project management.

This project will have no impact on the Water Department's operating budget when complete.

M/WBE OFFICE:  CDM Smith Inc. is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 10 percent SBE participation on this project.  The City's SBE goal on this project is 10 percent.

The project is located in Tarrant County outside of COUNCIL DISTRICT 3.