ITEM 5.1 East WWTF Phase 10tsc eF Co
MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Utilities
Utility Manager Neidermeier
January 13, 2020
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Scott Schaefer, AE2S
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
5.1
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
I THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
X
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends City Council approval of Plans and Specifications for the East Wastewater Treatment
Facility Solids Phase 1 Project and authorize advertisement to bid.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (AE2S) has completed preliminary and final design
in accordance with agreements approved by the City Council on January 14, 2019 and August 12, 2019. The
prepared plans and specification for construction include the following schedule:
• January 13 —Approve Plans & Specifications / Authorize Advertisement to Bid
• January 16 — Bid Advertisement Commences
• January 27 — Pre -Bid Meeting with Prospective Contractors
• February 13 — Bid Opening
• February 24 — Bids Presented to City Council for Project Award
• March 1, 2021 — Substantial Completion
• July 15, 2021— Final Completion
Two Bid Alternates are included, and will be reviewed and recommendation provided at project award.
1. Alternative centrifuge manufacturer (Centrisys is base bid as the piloted system)
2. Photovoltaic Power Generation (Solar) System
The 2020 Utility Budget includes $14,125,300 for construction funding of the East Wastewater Treatment
Facility Solids handling building. The project eliminates long term liquid storage from the site by further
processing liquid sludge into a solids material. The project is a key component of the Wastewater Master
Plan (February 2018), "East Solids Phase 1" supporting long term goals and implementation phasing to
meet growth expectations.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None. A PowerPoint presentation will take place at the meeting.
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion for approval of Plans and Specifications for the East Wastewater Treatment Facility Solids Phase 1
Project and authorize advertisement to bid.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 602 — Sanitary Sewer Utility Yes