HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 4, 2006 E-09AGENDA ITEM E W 01
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for
Elevated Water Tank Recoating Project
MEETING DATE: January 4,2006
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the
above project and authorize advertisement for bids.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project consists of cleaning and recoating the exterior surfaces of
the elevated water tank and other incidental and related work, all as
shown on the plans and specifications for "Elevated Water Tank
Recoating Project".
The existing exterior paint on the City's elevated water tank was applied in 1988 with the tank construction.
Typically, the exterior coating has a service life of 10 years. Inspection performed by the City in 2003 reveals
that the existing coating is basically in good shape with normal weathering and minor corrosion in some
places. In order to extend the service life of the water tank, a new coating system should be applied before
further deterioration of the exterior coating. Further deterioration of the coating will require complete removal
of the existing coating system and would cost more in the long run.
This project will include having the exterior surface of the water tank hydro -blasted and power -tool cleaned.
Two coats of paint will be applied to the surface after the cleaning. Currently, a logo/art design is being
solicited by the Public Art Advisory Board for the tank relating to the centennial celebration of Lodi in 2006.
The exact design will be selected by the City no earlier than April of 2006. Staff is recommending advertising
for bids at this time and delaying the start of work until the spring or summer of 2006. This allows the City to
potentially have more contractors to bid on the work during the winter months. The work to apply the art will
be negotiated as a contract change order subsequent to the Public Art Advisory Board's decision in April.
The plans and specifications are on file in the Public Works Department.
FISCAL IMPACT: The expected service life of the art is 10 years, whereas the tank coating should last
approximately 10 to 15 years. Therefore the City should anticipate similar costs
associated with maintaining the tank surface every 10 to 15 years.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Water Fund
Project Estimate: $80,000
tanned Bid Opening ate: February 1,2006
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Public Works Director
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Associate Civil Engineer, Chang
Manaqement Analyst Areida
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Blair FRW City Manager
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