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Resolution Approving a Contract for $1,119,300 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Professional Services for the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Phase 1 Residual Improvements Backwash Wastewater Treatment Improvements and Sedimentation Sludge Collection System 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 D. Drew, 336-373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Kristine Williams, 336-373-2656
PURPOSE:
The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department is requesting to enter into a professional services contract with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide design services for Mitchell WTP Phase 1 Residual Improvements Backwash Wastewater Treatment Improvements and Sedimentation Sludge Collection System project
BACKGROUND:
The Mitchell WTP wastewater infrastructure system has presented operational challenges throughout the years. Current hydraulic capability does not support filter backwash cycles due to equipment and hydraulic grade limitations. Modifications are also needed to address a reverse slope pipe segment that carry the Mitchell WTP discharge flows. Finally, the sludge collection system needs improvement. Evaluations of more productive means to transfer the wastewater analyzed gravity and/or pumping improvements to increase reliability and reduce operational workload. A project targeted at improving this infrastructure at the Mitchell WTP is proposed. The Mitchell WTP Phase 1 Residual Improvements Backwash Wastewater Treatment Improvements and Sedimentation Sludge Collection System project includes improvements to the Mitchell WTP filter backwash wastewater treatment system, the addition of a process drain pump station, and the replacement of the sedimentation sludge collection system. Work under this contract consists of project management and administration, design, permitting, bidding and additional services related with the design of the project.
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