6.1 West WWTF Bid Authorization
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Utilities Utility Manager Neidermeier March 14, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
AE2S Engineer Schaefer City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
6.1 – West WWTF
Bid Authorization
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: 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 is recommending authorization to solicit construction bids for the Otsego West Wastewater
Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements project.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The existing Otsego West Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) has been in service since 2005 and is
nearing its original rated capacity. In accordance with the 2018 City of Otsego Wastewater Master Plan, the
design of the facility expansion is nearing completion and will soon be ready to solicit bids from qualified
general contractors.
The project includes an upgraded preliminary treatment building, a new fine screening building, upgraded
secondary biological treatment process, membrane biological treatment, UV disinfection, cascade aeration,
administration building, civil/site improvements, associated electrical, controls, mechanical improvements,
and miscellaneous upgrades. The expanded capacity of the facility is projected to accommodate 20+ years
of community growth.
The project will be advertised on the City website and QuestCDN and be in accordance with Minnesota
public bidding statutes.
City Attorney review of the contract terms and conditions will be conducted prior to bid advertisement.
Project funding is anticipated to be primarily from a low interest loan from the State Revolving Fund, with
additional project grant opportunities also being pursued.
The anticipated project bidding schedule is:
• Initial Bid Advertisement: March 25, 2022
• Bid Opening: April 26, 2022
• City Council Consideration: May 9, 2022
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to authorize preparation of solicitation for bids for the Otsego West Wastewater Treatment Facility
Phase 1 Improvements project.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 602 – Sanitary Sewer Utility
Yes