Preliminary_Staff_Report_SCB_Switchgear_(BLA&BLB)_(for_Legistar_Only).docx

Preliminary Staff Report

New Contract UTL Contract Subject:

· Award of Bid to [Firm Name] for the construction of the South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility (SCBAWRF) Electrical Switchgear Replacement (BLA&BLB).

Recommended Action:

Approval and Award of Bid to [Firm Name] for the Construction of the South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility (SCBAWRF) Electrical Switchgear Replacement(BLA &BLB).

· Award of recommendation to [Firm Name] in the amount of [$2,032,000].

· All work is expected to be completed within [365] consecutive calendar days.

· This project serves as Phase 2 of a 4-year program to replace all the electrical switchgear and generator controls at SCBAWRF that have reached the end of their useful service life.

· The scope of this Phase 2 work includes the replacement of the BLA & BLB switchgear and electrical controls in Generator 2 Building. The new switchgear will provide better reliability and increased safety to plant operations.

· Funding is derived from the Sewer renewal and replacement fund.

Contact No. 25-0073-ITB-C; PID No. 004906DE.

Strategic Plan:

Create a Quality Workforce in a Positive, Supportive Organization

1.3 Make workforce safety and wellness a priority

Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality

4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers

5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support

Summary:

This project serves as Phase 2 in the overall Switchgear Replacement program for the SCBAWRF to replace Switchgear BLA and BLB. The existing electrical switchgear infrastructure is more than 30 years old and reached the end of its useful service life. The new switchgear will provide better reliability and increased safety to plant operations.

Following Phase 2 will be Phases 3 and 4 to complete the overall replacement of the switchgear infrastructure purpose of this project is to replace the old infrastructure related to the switchgear located at the SCBAWRF. The existing switchgear components are more than 30 years old and have reached the end of their service life. This contract is necessary to continue with construction phase for South Cross Bayou (SCBAWRF) Electrical Switchgear Replacement. This project will Replace and upgrade 12 electrical switchgear units throughout the (SCBAWRF) Facility. The project will undergo a 4-year upgrade program, intending to manage (2-3 units) per year.

Background/Explanation:

The existing Electrical Switchgear has more than three decades of useful life at SCBAWRF. The system has exceeded its useful service life, is located in a highly corrosive environment, and needs to be replaced. This overall project is a 4-year program to replace all 12 electrical switchgear infrastructure components at the SCBAWRF. This specific project will serve as Phase 2 of the overall programmed work. Following the Phase 2 work will be the remaining phases until all 12 electrical switchgear infrastructure units at SCBAWRF are replaced. The complete work is programmed to be completed in four years.

Fiscal Impact:

Construction Expenditure not-to-exceed: [$2,032,000] Funding for this project is derived from the Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund.

Staff Member Responsible:

Jeremy Waugh, P.E., Director, Utilities Susan Goebel-Canning, P.E., Planning & Project Management Division Director Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing and Risk Management

Partners:

Engineer Design Technologies Corp., Engineer of Record.

Attachments:

Plans Specifications Location map