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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 20, 2004 E-03AGENDA ITEM FV006 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Standby Power Improvements and Authorizing City Manager to Solicit Bids for Equipment, Negotiate a Contract Change Order for Installation of Equipment Not to Exceed a Total of $1,000,000 and Appropriate Funds MEETING DATE: October 20, 2004 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Standby Power Improvements and authorizing the City Manager to solicit bids for equipment, negotiate a contract change order for installation of equipment not to exceed a total of $1,000,000 and appropriate funds as shown below. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project consists of purchasing and installing a stand-by power generation system for emergency power needs at the White Slough facility. The facility presently is served via the PG&E electrical system with two power sources (one primary and the other backup). A backup power source is a requirement of the facility's NPDES permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Neither PG&E source available has the capacity to handle the significantly increased electrical load from the new equipment currently being installed. PG&E performed a study to determine how to rectify the deficiency. Several options were identified, and, depending on the option, the solution could cost $1.8 million in capital costs and additional standby and demand charges which could add an estimated $13,000 per month to the power bill. Lodi Electric Utility Department and West Yost and Associates, our design consultants, have also analyzed the problem and feel a better long-term alternative is to increase the capacity of one of the sources and provide back-up power from a stand-by generator for emergency power needs. Staff proposes to negotiate a change order with Western Water Constructors, Inc., the current Phase 2 contractor for the installation of the City -purchased stand-by generator. This will save costs associated with preparing complete bidding documents, and the contractor is readily familiar with the work. Our consultant has estimated the cost of installation will be $280,000. This plan was conceptually approved by the City Council on June 16, 2004, as part of approval of the associated engineering services. The specifications are on file in the Public Works Department. FUNDING: 2004 Wastewater COP Project Estimate: Generator Purchase $ 625,000 Generator Installation $ 280,000 Contingency $ 95,000 Fm l $ 1,000,000 9 es R. rueger, Finance Director da�59 Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director Prepared by Del Kerlin, Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent RCPIDK/GWlpmf cc: Del Kerlin, Asst. WW Treatment Superintendent Gary Wiman, Construction Project Manager Electric Utility Department Joel Harris, Purchasing Agent t Yost & Associates APPROVED: Jan $ S. Keeter, Interim City Manager JAPROJECTSISEWER1White Slough WPCF Year 2004 Improvements WS Generator.doc 10113/2004 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-211 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WHITE SLOUGH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY STANDBY POWER IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT, NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT, NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS WHEREAS, this project consists of purchasing and installing a standby power generation system for emergency power needs at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility; and WHEREAS, the facility is presently served via the Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) electrical system with two power sources (one primary and the other backup); and WHEREAS, a backup power source is a requirement of the facility's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and neither PG&E source available has the capacity to handle the significantly increased electrical load from the new equipment currently being installed; and WHEREAS, PG&E has identified several options that could become quite costly; and WHEREAS, Lodi Electric Utility and the City's design consultants, West Yost and Associates, have also analyzed the problem and feel a better long-term alternative is to increase the capacity of one of the sources and provide back-up power from a standby generator for emergency power needs; and WHEREAS, staff proposes to negotiate a change order with Western Water Constructors, Inc., the current Phase 2 contractor for the installation of the City - purchased standby generator at an estimated cost of $280,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi hereby approves the plans and specifications for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Standby Power Improvements, and further authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids for equipment, negotiate a contract change order for installation of the equipment not to exceed $1,000,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for this project will be appropriated from the 2004 Wastewater Certificate of Participation funds. Dated: October 20, 2004 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-211 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 20, 2004, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and Mayor Hansen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None SUSAN J. BLACKSTON City Clerk 2004-211 CITY COUNCIL LARRY D. HANSEN, Mayor JOHN BECKMAN Mayor Pro Tempore SUSAN HITCHCOCK EMILY HOWARD KEITH LAND CITY OF LODI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT West Yost & Associates 1260 Lake Blvd., Ste. 240 Davis, CA 95616 CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209)333-6706 FAX (209) 333-6710 EMAIL pwdept@lodi.gov http:\\www.lodi.gov October 14, 2004 JANET S. KEETER Interim City Manager SUSAN J. BLACKSTON City Clerk D. STEVEN SCHWABAUER City Attorney RICHARD C. PRIMA, JR. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Standby Power Improvements and Authorizing City Manager to Solicit Bids for Equipment, Negotiate a Contract Change Order for Installation of Equipment Not to Exceed a Total of $1,000,000 and Appropriate Funds Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of Wednesday, October 20, 2004. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. This item is on the consent calendar and is usually not discussed unless a Council Member requests discussion. The public is given an opportunity to address items on the consent calendar at the appropriate time. If you wish to write to the City Council, please address your letter to City Council, City of Lodi, P. O. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the mail. Or, you may hand -deliver the letter to City Hall, 221 West Pine Street. If you wish to address the Council at the Council Meeting, be sure to fill out a speaker's card (available at the Carnegie Forum immediately prior to the start of the meeting) and give it to the City Clerk. If you have any questions about communicating with the Council, please contact Susan Blackston, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Def Kerlin, Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, at (209) 333-6869. Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director RCPlpmf Enclosure cc: City Clerk NCWS GENERATOR.DOC