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Resolution Approving a Contract in the amount of $364,500 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant Filter Backwash Pump Replacement and System Improvements Project
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: 3
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Virginia Spillman, 373-3260
PURPOSE:
CDM Smith, Inc. is being requested to provide Design, Construction Administration and Inspections Services for the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant Filter Backwash Pump Replacement and System Improvements project. City Council approval of a contract in the amount of $364,500 is requested.
BACKGROUND:
The Mitchell Water Treatment Plant (WTP) filter backwash system is a key component in the treatment process to purify water for potable use. The gravity media filters at Mitchell WTP remove impurities and use backwash pumps to provide the motive force for cleaning the media by removing the trapped impurities. The existing backwash pumps at the Mitchell WTP are reaching the end of their useful service life and the accessibility to the pumps in the lower level of the filter plant for maintenance purposes is challenging. The new clearwell ground storage tank under construction at the Mitchell WTP is designed with an integral pump platform to hold up to three new backwash pumps. The work to be performed by CDM Smith, Inc. includes the design of three new back wash pumps to be located on the exterior of the clearwell roof. The variable frequency drives (VFD) and power supply equipment used for controlling the pumps will be installed inside the filter plant.
CDM Smith, Inc. will provide design, permitting assistance, bidding and onsite observations of the work and field checking of materials and equipment necessary for the construction of the project. CDM Smith, Inc. was previously contracted to design and assist with the bidding and construction administration oversight associated ...
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