 |  | 5919 MAIN STREET . NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 . 727.853.1016 |
| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Robert M Rivera, Public Works Director | | DATE: | 3/19/2019 | | RE: | 2017 Limit Dr. Potable Water Interconnect Upgrades Phase 2 - Consideration for Approval |
REQUEST:
The request of staff for City Council is to review and consider the attached proposal in the not to exceed amount of $46,435.45 from Schaer Development of Central Florida, Inc. for the 2017 Limit Dr. Potable Water Interconnect Upgrades Phase 2. Included in the proposal is an owner’s contingency in the amount of $3,997.89. The pricing and contract documents are in accordance with the City's current As-Needed Miscellaneous Pipe Construction ITB#16 - 009.
DISCUSSION:
The scope of work for this proposed project consists of demolishing the existing in-ground vault and interconnect. The rebuilding of the interconnect above ground, the replacement of the existing standard potable bulk meter with a smart bulk meter, the installation of a pressure sustaining valve, a by-pass connection, and a concrete pad with bollards. This project is the first of several phases to complete upgrades to the City’s interconnections with Port Richey and Pasco County. These interconnects contain antiquated meter technology as well as valve and by-pass systems that have served their useful life and are no longer dependable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the do not exceed proposal is recommended.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project is made available in the Water and Sewer Capital Construction Program line item #405533-46381-0952. | | | |