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Resolution Approving the Selection of HDR Constructors, Inc. as the Construction Manager for the Townsend Water Treatment Facility Basin and Gravity Filter Improvements Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Preconstruction Phase Services Contract Not To Exceed $393,396 with the Selected Construction Manager
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Borchers, 373-2494
PURPOSE:
In order to utilize the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method for the Townsend Water Treatment Facility Basin and Gravity Filter Improvements Project, City Council approval of the selected Construction Manager is requested. Authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute a preconstruction phase services contract with the Construction Manager for the purpose of developing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) is requested as well.
BACKGROUND:
The Townsend Water Treatment Facility Basin and Gravity Filter Improvements Project provides for the design of gravity filter improvements and basin rehabilitation / improvements at the Townsend Water Treatment Plant.
On June 30, 2014, the Water Resources Department issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Townsend Water Treatment Facility Basin and Gravity Filter Improvements Project. The benefits of utilizing the CMAR project delivery method are detailed in the attached memo. This best value contracting program element provides the opportunity to engage the construction contractor during the design phase, who in turn, can provide value engineering and construction insight on complex portions of the proposed work. It also provides for a much more collaborative and open project delivery process with GMP development earlier in the project schedule as compared to Design-Bid-Build. This added...
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