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OCTOBER 28, 2014 14-474 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, INC. FOR DESIGN AND BIDDING
SERVICES FOR THE MARION ROAD WATER TOWER
REPLACEMENT ($183,150.00)
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the proper
City officials are hereby authorized to enter into and take those steps necessary to
implement an appropriate professional services agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.
for design and bidding services related to the Marion Road Water Tower Replacement in
the amount of one hundred eighty-three thousand one hundred fifty dollars ($183,150.00)
Acct. No. 541-1810-1799-00000 Water Utility Construction Work in Progress
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ON THE WATER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Stephan M. Brand, Public Works Utility Bureau Manager`�1
DATE: October 23, 2014
RE: Engineering Services Agreement for Design and Bidding Services for the Marion Road Water
Tower Replacement/CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc. (CH2M HILL) ($183,150)
BACKGROUND
The Marion Road Water Tower is an elevated, 750,000 gallon water storage tank on Marion Road
between the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the City's downtown business district that was erected
in 1936. This water tower has been well maintained and is routine�y inspected, but it is near the end of its
useful life. In previous engineering studies performed by CH2M HILL, it was recommended that the City
maintain its current volume of elevated storage in order to continue to cost-effectively provide an
adequate volume of high-quality drinking water and fire protection.
The purpose of this project is to develop the final design drawings and specifications for a new water
tower to replace the existing Marion Road Tower at the same location. This project includes a workshop
component to provide information to and to gather information from the public on the design and aesthetic
options to be considered for the final water tower design selection.
ANALYSIS
CH2M HILL was chosen due to their experience with previous water system work including the
Distribution System Modeling Study and the Marion Road Water Tower Study. CH2M Hill's knowledge of
the water system will assist them in providing effective and efficient use of resources in providing these
design and bidding services.
FISCAL IMPACT
This agreement is for $183,150. The budgeted amount in the 2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
for this project is $150,000. The higher agreement amount is related to additional scope for project
workshops and work related to cellular antenna relocation. Funds are available in the Property
Improvements Section (Water Utility Funds) of the 2014 CIP. The additional costs will be covered with
available utility funds from projects that have come in under budget.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Chapter 12 of the Municipa/ Code of the City of Oshkosh provides that professional services of a
specialized nature, including engineering services, may be procured without the use of formal, sealed
quotes. I have reviewed the agreement and in accordance with Section 12-16 of the Code, I am hereby
recommending that the Common Council approve this agreement.
Approved,
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Mar A. Rohloff
City Manager
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