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Item #20 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For the Colton Utility Authority Meeting of October 2, 2001 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND UTILITY AUTHORITY MEMBERS FROM: THOMAS K. CLARKE, UTILITIES DIRECTOR��C'� SUBJECT: AWARD OF ENGINEERING CONTRACT TO KRIEGER & STEWART, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,706 FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION OF TWO WELLS. TRANSMISSION LINES AND ABANDON- MENT OF OBSOLETE WELLS DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 BACKGROUND: On July 18, 2001, the Utilities Department requested qualifications from twelve engineering firms for the design of two wells, transmission lines and abandonment of existing, obsolete, wells. Of the twelve firms, eight declined to participate. The Water Master Plan identified the need for two new wells to meet future water requirements, and replace obsolete wells. The average life expectancy of welis is fifty years. Currently, the majority of the City's existing wells are passed their life expectancy. While some of the wells are producing adequately, and have not required major repairs, others are no longer viable wells. The exact wells to be replaced and abandoned will be determined by the design engineer as a part of the scope of services to be provided. With the identification of the two well sites, it may be necessary to construct new transmission lines in order to transport the water to the City's Water Distribution System. It is staff's intention to utilize the existing City's transmission lines wherever possible. However, the wells must be located in a reliable aquifer, which may not be near the City's existing transmission lines. The design engineer will provide design and construction inspection for the deveiopment of the two wells, the transmission lines to the City's Water Distribution System, and the abandonment of the obsolete wells. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: On September 6, 2001 a three-member panel interviewed four engineering firms. The firms were rated based on the services they would provide, their understanding of the work required, and the qualifications of their staff. Their ability to meet the proposed time frame for completion of the project was taken into consideration only in the event of a tie. The ratings, based upon the stated qualifications, are as follows: 1. Krieger & Stewart, Inc. 1. RBF Consulting 2. Kennedy-Jenks Consultants 3. Associated Engineers, Inc. Page 1 of 2