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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-00 AGENDA BACKUPCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 No.: 3.a. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: Accept Grant of Easement Subject: ACCEPT A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM THE ROYALE RIDGE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL AND TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 5902. Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.: Ricardo Hernandez Capital Projects /Engineering REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDS FOR BOARD ACT /ON. 6P J R. nandez C. Swanson A. Farrell ;harles W. B General Man ISSUE: Board approval is required for the District to accept Grants of Easements. RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Grant of Easement from the Royale Ridge Homeowner's Association. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The easement purchase price ($20,000) will be reimbursed by the land developers. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: The subject easements are for the Board approved tunnel alignment (map attached). BACKGROUND: On January 6, 2000, the Board held a Hearing of Necessity to consider adopting a Resolution of Necessity to obtain the subject easement through eminent domain proceedings. After considering all relevant information presented at the Hearing the Board adopted the Resolution of Necessity. The need for commencing condemnation action was due in part to the Association's bylaws of incorporation which required approval of two - thirds of all Association members to transfer property. The uncertainty of the duration or outcome of the vote convinced staff to request a Resolution of Necessity. First American Title Guaranty Company, the escrow holder for this transaction, has now determined that the required votes have been obtained by the Association's Board. The next step in finalizing this transaction is for the Board to accept the Grant of Easement. Staff will then record the Grant of Easement and instruct First American Title to pay the Homeowner's Association from funds already in escrow. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Accept the Grant of Easement from the Royale Ridge Homeowner's Association and authorize staff to record said Grant of Easement with the Contra Costa County Recorder. 2/15/00 U: \PPr \Raposa \accept5902.wpd Page 1 of 2 ❑ S iL I IFFOCt h R-SU RFL Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 Type of Action: SET HEARING DATE POSITION PAPER No-: 3.b. CONSENT CALENDAR Subject: ESTABLISH APRIL 6, 2000, AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MUIR LANE AREA CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99 -2 Submitted By: Russell B. Leavitt, Management Analyst Initiating Dept. /Div.: Engineering /Environmental Services REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION. got- 0 u R. Leavitt C. Swanson arrell General Mi ISSUE: A public hearing is required to establish the Muir Lane Area Contractual Assessment District No. 99 -2 (CAD No. 99 -2). A public hearing is also required to create an assessment district pursuant to the procedure adopted under Proposition 218, which amended the California Constitution, Article XIII D, Section 4. RECOMMENDATION: Establish April 6, 2000, as the date for a public hearing regarding Muir Lane Contractual Assessment District No. 99 -2 pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIII D, Section 4, and Streets and Highways Code, Sections 5898.20 and 5898.24. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: There are minor costs for publishing a legal notice advertising the public hearing and for staff preparation and attendance. These costs eventually will be paid by the CAD participants. 1. Select a later date for the public meeting - This would delay the CAD proceedings since the holding of a public hearing is required by law. (Note: An earlier date would not provide the CAD participants sufficient time to review the Engineering Report.) 2. No action by the Board - No action will delay the CAD proceedings until a different public hearing date is set since the holding of a public hearing is required by law. 2/24/00 P: \PUBLIC \LEAVITT\Muir Lane Postion Paper.wpd Page 1 of 4 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 subject: ESTABLISH APRIL 6, 2000, AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MUIR LANE AREA CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99 -2 BACKGROUND: On November 4, 1999, the Board of Directors adopted a resolution of intention to create Muir Lane Area Contractual Assessment District No. 99 -2 for the purpose of installing sewer improvements on Muir Lane in Alamo. As required by Proposition 218, an Engineer's Report estimating assessments for properties within the CAD is being prepared. It is now appropriate to schedule a public hearing to offer interested parties the opportunity to comment on the proposed assessments and related issues. A resolution has been prepared and is attached, which, if adopted, will set the date of the public hearing on April 6, 2000. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Establish April 6, 2000, as the date for a public hearing regarding Muir Lane Area Contractual Assessment District No. 99 -2 pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIII D, Section 4, and Streets and Highways Code, Sections 5898.20 and 5898.24. 2/24/00 PAPUBLIMLEAVITT\Muir Lane Postion Paper.wpd Page 2 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2000 RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING OF PROTESTS ON MUIR LANE AREA CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (CAD NO. 99 -2) WHEREAS, on November 4, 1999, this Board of Directors adopted Resolution 99 -115 expressing the intent of the District to proceed with the Muir Lane Area Contractual Assessment District (CAD 99 -2) for the purpose of installing sewer improvements on Muir Lane in Alamo; and WHEREAS, at the direction of this Board of Directors, Curtis W. Swanson, Environmental Services Division Manager, as Engineer of Work for improvement proceedings for the Muir Lane Area Contractual Assessment District (CAD No. 99 -2), Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Contra Costa County, California, has prepared a report described in Section 5898.22 of the Streets and Highways Code (Municipal Improvement Act of 1911); and WHEREAS owners of each affected parcel will be provided written notice of the proposed assessment and ballot to indicate approval or opposition of the assessment pursuant to the procedures required by California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 4, as amended by Proposition 218; NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District resolves: 1. This Board sets 2 p.m. on April 6, 2000, at the Meeting Room of the Board of Directors, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, California, as the time and place for hearing protests to the proposed improvements and the creation of the proposed Contractual Assessment District and assessment. 2/24/00 PAPUBLIMLEAVITT \Muir Lane Postion Paper.wpd Page 3 of 4 2. The Secretary of the District is directed to publish, post, and mail the notices of improvement required by the Municipal Improvement Act of 1911, and to file an affidavit of compliance. The notice shall be published in the CONTRA COSTA TIMES not later than twenty (20) days before the date of the hearing. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of March, 2000, by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by the following votes: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Secretary, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kenton L. Alm District Counsel 2/24/00 PAPUBLIMLEAVITTWuir Lane Postion Paper.wpd Page 4 of 4 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 No.: 6.a. BIDS AND AWARDS Type of Action: AUTHORIZE AWARD /AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS subject: AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO KAWEAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR THE OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE 4, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 7184 Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.: Ba T. Than, Associate Engineer Engineering Department, Capital Projects Division REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION. B. Than VK8 W. Brennan &5-� ' A. Farrell Charles W. Batts, General Manager ISSUE: On February 9, 2000, sealed bids were received and opened for constructioh of the Outfall Improvements Project, Phase 4, District Project No. 7184. The Board of Directors must authorize award of the contract or reject bids within 50 days of the bid opening. Authorization of the Board of Directors is required for the General Manager to execute professional service agreements in an amount greater than $50,000. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize award of a construction contract and authorize professional service agreements. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Approximately $1,620,000 including bid price, contingency, and construction management. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Authorize Award of Contract - The alternative would be to reject all bids. 2. Authorize Agreements - There are two consulting agreements, one for construction support services (shop drawing review and responding to design clarifications) and the other for construction inspection. In both cases, the District does not have the staff available to provide these services. In addition, construction support services are normally provided by the design firm to maintain consistency and ensure the design intent is met. BACKGROUND: Final effluent from the District's wastewater treatment plant is discharged to Suisun Bay through an outfall pipeline that was constructed in 1958. Wet weather and dry weather peak daily flows exceeding 60 million gallons per day (mgd) must be pumped. The existing final effluent pumping system, constructed as part of the original secondary plant in the late 1970s, consists of two 90 -mgd pumps. 2/14/00 LAPosition Papers \BTHAN \7184award.wpd Page 1 of 6 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 Subject: AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO KAWEAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR THE OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE 4, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 7184 A long -term, multi -phase program to improve the outfall and effluent pumping system was initiated in 1984. Phase 1 established alternatives for maximizing effluent discharge capacity, produced a partial outfall maintenance management plan, and developed a methodology for the next phase of dewatering inspection and rehabilitation. Phase 2, initiated in 1988, consisted of dewatering the outfall, conducting detailed joint inspections, applying seals to damaged joints, installing thrust restraints and permanent access structures, and providing surge protection with three air - relief valves. Phase 3 installed one primary effluent pump and additional surge protection for the outfall, and was completed in 1997. Several work components of Phase 4 have already been completed in the previous fiscal year (1997 -98). These included reinstallation of flexible neoprene flaps on the submarine diffusers and installation of additional inclinometer casings along the outfall alignment at the Acme Landfill and IT's Baker Site. In Winter 1997 -98, when the plant flow exceeded 100 mgd on several occasions, both final effluent pumps were put in service; thus, no backup pump was available. During these high flow events, the weir structure also developed leaks. The scope of work for this phase of the Outfall Improvements project included the installation of one additional final effluent pump and rehabilitation of the weir structure (see Attachment 1 for Project Location). The rehabilitation of the two existing 25- year -old final effluent pumps is currently being undertaken by staff. The design of the Outfall Improvements Project, Phase 4, was a combined effort of District staff and Montgomery Watson (MW). The Engineer's Estimate for construction cost for this project was in the range of $1,200,000 to $1,400,000. The project was advertised on January 12 and 19, 2000. Eight (8) bids ranging from $1,109,000 to $1,230,400 were received and publicly opened on February 9, 2000. A summary of these bids is shown in Attachment 2. The Capital Projects Division conducted a technical and commercial evaluation of these bids and has determined that Kaweah Construction Company is the lowest responsible bidder with a bid amount of $1,109,998. Construction management and contract administration will be performed by District staff. Due to lack of District resources, Design Services, Inc. (DSI) will provide construction inspection. DSI was selected through a formal Request for Proposal process in accordance with the District's Consultant Selection Procedures. An agreement to provide construction inspection services in the amount of $60,000 has been negotiated with DSI. Staff recommends retaining MW to provide support services during construction for this project because MW prepared the plans and specifications. Construction support services include reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to design questions, evaluating change order requests, and performing site visits to verify compliance with the design intent. A construction support services contract with a ceiling of $50,000 has 2/15/00 L: \Position Papers \BTHAN \7184award.wpd Page 2 of 6 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 subject: AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO KAWEAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR THE OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE 4, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 7184 been negotiated with MW. Additionally, MW was requested to prepare an electronic operations and maintenance manual for the new final effluent pump. MW was selected to perform these tasks due to its understanding of the project design and its extensive experience in preparing this type of manual. The negotiated cost ceiling for the preparation of the electronic operations and maintenance manual is $15,000. The cost ceiling for the combined support services contract is $65,000. The allocation of funds required to complete this project, as shown in Attachment 3, is $1,620,000. The Outfall Improvements Project, Phase 4, is included in the Fiscal Year 1999 -2000 and 2000 -01 Capital Improvement Budget on pages TP -16 through TP -19. Staff has conducted a cash flow evaluation of the Sewer Construction Fund and concluded that adequate funds are available for this project. Staff has concluded that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under District CEQA Guidelines Section 18.2, since it involves a minor alteration to an existing sewage facility with no increase in capacity. The proposed final effluent pump would serve as a backup to the existing pumps and would not be operated in conjunction with them. Approval of this project establishes the Board of Directors' independent finding that this project is exempt from CEQA. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Staff recommend for the Board's approval the following: 1. Authorize award of a construction contract in the amount of $1,109,998 for construction of the Outfall Improvements Project, Phase 4, District Project 7184, to Kaweah Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder. 2. Authorize the General Manager to execute a professional service agreement not to exceed $60,000 with Design Services, Inc. to provide a Consultant inspector during construction of the Outfall Improvements Project, Phase 4, District Project No. 7184. 3. Authorize the General Manager to execute a professional service agreement not to exceed $65,000 with Montgomery Watson to review shop drawings and submittals, respond to design questions, evaluate change order requests, perform site visits to verify compliance with the design intent, and prepare an electronic operations and maintenance manual. 2/15/00 LAPosition Papers \BTHAN \7184award.wpd Page 3 of 6 L: \Position Papers \BTHAN \7184att1.wpd Page 4 of 6 ATTACHMENT 2 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District SUMMARY OF BIDS PROJECT NO.: 7184 DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2000 PROJECTS NAME: OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE 4 LOCATION: MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA ENGINEER EST.: 51.200,00041.400.000 No BIDDER BID PRICE (Name & address) 1. Kaweah Construction Company $ 1,109,998 P.O. Box 7780 Fresno, CA 93747 2. Pacific Mechanical Corporation $ 1,114,000 P.O. Box 4041 Concord, CA 94524 3. Diamond Oaks Construction $ 1,115,000 P.O. Box 30844 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 4. GSE Construction $ 1,136,800 1020 Shannon Court Livermore, CA 94550 5. Monterey Mechanical Co. $ 1,173,000 8275 San Leandro Street Oakland, CA 94621 6. Kiewit Pacific Co. $ 1,185,000 5000 March Drive Concord, CA 94520 7. D.W. Nicholson Corporation $ 1,200,000 24747 Clawiter Road Hayward, CA 94540 8. Kirkwood -Bly, Inc. $ 1,230,400 3345 Industrial Drive, #10 Santa Rosa, 95403 BIDS OPENED BY /s/ Joyce Murphy DATE February 9, 2000 SHEET NO. 1 OF 1 LAPosition Papers \BTHAN \7184sum.wpd Page 5 of 6 ATTACHMENT 3 POST - BID /PRECONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE PERCENT OF ESTIMATED ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION COST ($) COST 1 CONSTRUCTION a. Construction Contract $1,109,998 b. Contingency at 20 percent 222,002 c. PLC Programming 25,000 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $1,357,000 100.0% 2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT a. District Forces i. Construction Management $ 45,000 ii. Contract Administration 67,000 iii. Project Engineering 19,000 iv. Plant Operations Department 21,000 v. Engineering Support /Survey 10,000 vi. Materials & Supplies /Spare Parts /Permit Inspection Fee 10.000 SUBTOTAL $ 172,000 12.68% b. Consultants i. Construction Inspection Services $ 60,000 ii. Construction Support Services 50,000 iii. Preparing Electronic O &M Manual 15,000 iv. Legal 6,000 v. Material Testings- Concrete, Compaction, Chemicals, etc. 10,000 SUBTOTAL $ 141,000 10.39% TOTAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT $ 313,000 23.07% 3 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE COST $1,670,000 123.07% 4 TOTAL PREBID EXPENDITURES a. Submarine Diffusers Installation /Inspection $ 84,000 b. Inclinometer Casings Installation 55,000 c. Equipment Purchase and Installation 37,000 d. Design $ 274,000 SUBTOTAL $ 450,000 33.16% 5 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $2,120,000 6 FUNDS AUTHORIZED TO DATE $ 500,000 7 ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION NEEDED TO $1,620,000 COMPLETE PROJECT L: \Position Papers \BTHAN \7184Attach3.wpd Page 6 of 6 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 No-: 6.b. BIDS AND AWARDS Type of Action: AUTHORIZE AWARD Subject: AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY, INCORPORATED, FOR THE COLLECTION SYSTEM CATHODIC PROTECTION REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 6142A Submitted By: initiating Dept. /Div.: James L. Belcher, Senior Engineer Plant Operations /Maintenance REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACT /ON: /V1 / ?6112 ��J. Icher QUA elly ISSUE: On February 16, 2000, sealed bids were received and opened for construction of the Collection System Cathodic Protection Replacement Project, District Project (DP) No. 6142A. The Board of Directors must authorize award of the contract or reject bids within 50 days of the bid opening. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize award of a construction contract. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Approximately $350,000, including bid price, contingency, and construction management. Jill BACKGROUND: This project comprises three distinct but related elements. The first element includes the installation of three deep -well anode beds and related equipment to enhance the cathodic protection on the recycled -water transmission main. The additional cathodic systems will provide higher levels of protection to the pipeline, and will ensure long -term reliability (location shown on Attachment 1 by the number 1). The second element will be the replacement of the depleted, impressed, current anodes at Buchanan Field Pumping Station No. 2. The 1999 District -wide survey of all cathodic protection facilities identified the depleted anode beds at Buchanan Pumping Station (location shown on Attachment 1 by the number 2). The final element is the emergency repair of the North Court Street rectifier on the M -6 force main between Martinez Pumping Station and Fairview Pumping Station. The service meter, rectifier, and related equipment were damaged by an automobile accident (location shown on Attachment 1 by the number 3). The District will pursue reimbursement of costs for this specific repair from the responsible party and /or their automobile insurance carrier. This project was first advertised for bid on October 20, 1999, and October 27, 1999. On October 28, 1999, the District terminated the bid process because "recently discovered right -of -way problems require that this project be delayed indefinitely." This notice of S:\ Correspondence \POSPAPR \2000 \DP6142A.pp.wpd Page 1 of 5 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 Subject: AUTHORIZE AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION & SUF SYSTEM CATHODIC PRi PROJECT 6142A A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMERICAN 'PLY, INCORPORATED, FOR THE COLLECTION )TECTION REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DISTRICT termination was advertised on November 3, 1999. The Board was informed by the General Manager at the November 4, 1999, Board meeting. The right -of -way issues were resolved, and the project was re- advertised on January 10 and January 17, 2000. Two bids, ranging from a low of $260,878 to a high of $277,645, were received and publicly opened on February 16, 2000. The engineer's estimate for the construction cost was $250,000. A summary of these bids is shown in Attachment 2. Plant Operations Department staff conducted a commercial and technical evaluation of the bids, and it has been determined that American Construction & Supply, Incorporated, is the lowest responsible bidder with a bid amount of $260,878. Construction management and contract administration will be performed by District staff. Construction inspection and construction services will be provided by consultants. NPG Engineering, Inc. (NPG) will provide construction inspection, and an agreement to provide construction inspection services in the amount of $30,000 has been negotiated with NPG. Villalobos & Associates (V &A) will provide support services during construction for this project. Construction support services include reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to design questions, and performing site visits to verify compliance with the design intent. A construction support services contract with a ceiling of $10,000 has been negotiated with V &A. The additional allocation of funds required to complete this project is $350,000, as shown in Attachment 3. The current total estimated project cost is $430,000. This project is included in the Fiscal Year 1999 -2000 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) on pages CS -73 through CS -74. Staff has conducted a cash -flow evaluation of the Sewer Construction Fund and concluded that adequate funds are available for this project. Staff has determined that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under District CEQA Guidelines, Section 18.2, since it involves minor alterations to existing recycled -water facilities with no increase in capacity. Approval of this project will establish the Board of Directors' independent finding that this project is exempt from CEQA. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Authorize award of a construction contract in the amount of $260,878 for the construction of the Collection System Cathodic Protection Replacement Project, DP No. 6142A, to American Construction & Supply, Incorporated, the lowest responsible bidder. S:\ Correspondence \POSPAPR \2000 \DP6142A.pp.wpd Page 2 of 5 � Svisvn Bay y� MILE PACHECO MARTINEZ a RIM Project Location BLVD N -1 D PLEASANT HILL BOYD RD TREATMENT PLANT .�cOR Central Contra Costa COLLECTION SYSTEM CATHODIC ATTACHMENT Sanitary District PROTECTION MODIFICATIONS District Project 6142A X Project Location Page 3 of 5 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ATTACHMENT 2 SUMMARY OF BIDS • - • •► 11 WA ; M 91 M 'O• I a" 11501 ON IMIN W-1101 ►I I mill IN ':• � • • . Martinez, • 57 - .I 111 Engr. Est. $250,000 1 American Construction $260,878 1038 Redwood Highway, Suite 2 Mill Valley, CA 94941 2 Corrpro Companies Incorporated $277,645 2799 Miller Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Bids Opened by:/s/ Joyce Murphy Date: February 16,2alilk- Sheet No. 1 of _1 HASWG \CS_Cath \SUMBIDR.WPD Page 4 of 5 ATTACHMENT 3 COLLECTION SYSTEM CATHODIC PROTECTION REPLACEMENT PROJECT DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 6142A POST - BID /PRECONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE Item Description 1 CONSTRUCTION Construction Contract Contingency at 15% Total Construction 2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE COST 4 TOTAL PREBID EXPENDITURES 5 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST 6 FUNDS AUTHORIZED TO DATE 7 ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE PROJECT Page 5 of 5 Percent of Estimated Construction Total Cost $260,878 $ 39,122 100.00 $300,000 $50,000 16.67 $350,000 116.67 $80,000 26.67 $430,000 143.33 $80,000 $350,000 Page 5 of 5 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 No-: 8.a. ENGINEERING Type of Action: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT subject: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH G. S. DODSON & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PRE - DESIGN OF THE LOWER ORINDA PUMPING STATION RENOVATION PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT 5448 Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.: Andrew J. Antkowiak Engineering Dept. /Capital Projects Div. Associate Engineer REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION. 4� — 1��, 40 A. cowiak ecki W. Brennan A. Farrell 04h es W. tts, General Manager ISSUE: Board of Directors' authorization is required for the General Manager to execute professional services agreements in amounts greater than $50,000. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with G. S. Dodson and Associates for $88,400 for a pre- design of the Lower Orinda Pumping Station Renovation Project FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The total cost of pre- design of the project will be approximately $160,000. This cost includes $88,400 for the pre- design report by G. S. Dodson and Associates. The total project cost is approximately $7 million. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: The Board at its September 2, 1999, meeting considered two options, relocation to a new site (opposed by the Orinda community) and rehabilitating the existing station. The Board selected rehabilitating the existing station. A third option, do nothing, is not viable due to the difficulties in obtaining spare parts and maintaining the station. BACKGROUND: The Pumping Stations Master Plan prepared in 1989 by Dodson and Young evaluated the existing pumping stations' condition; developed criteria including firm pumping capacity, equipment reliability, ease of maintenance and operation, and safety; and recommended improvements. The Lower Orinda Pumping Station is the District's oldest active pumping station and was built in 1949. The electrical and mechanical equipment is obsolete and difficult to maintain. The Master Plan recommended that the mechanical and electrical equipment be updated, reliability improved, and capacity increased to meet projected wet weather flows. 2/23/00 H: \Design \PP \5448 Exe Agree Dodson.AA.wpd Page 1 Of 2 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 subject: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH G. S. DODSON & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PRE - DESIGN OF THE LOWER ORINDA PUMPING STATION RENOVATION PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT 5448 Staff evaluated two options for improving the Lower Orinda Pumping Station. Option 1 involved relocating the existing station to a new location across the creek at a cost of $7.6 million. Option 2 was rehabilitating the existing station. Due to the many constraints, including limited space and the need to keep the station operational during construction, the cost of the rehabilitation option was $7.0 million. The Board at its September 2, 1999, Board meeting considered these two options along with concerns /issues raised by the Orinda community, City Council, and the Orinda Country Club. The Board selected the renovation option. The next step in the project process is to prepare a detailed predesign report for the rehabilitation option. The predesign report will confirm the viability of this option, develop criteria /equipment to handle project flows for the year 2035, identify additional land requirements, and provide specific information needed to obtain various permits and variances from the City of Orinda. Staff has negotiated a cost reimbursement agreement with G. S. Dodson and Associates (GSD) with a cost ceiling of $88,400. GSD was selected for the project through a formal proposal process. GSD also assisted staff in evaluating the previously mentioned options. The predesign report will be completed by August 2000 with detailed design starting in September. To address CEQA considerations, the Board approved a Negative Declaration which considered both the rehabilitation and relocation options at its September 2, 1999 meeting. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Authorize the General Manager to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with G. S. Dodson and Associates for $88,400 for a pre- design of the Lower Orinda Pumping Station Renovation Project. 2/23/00 H: \Design \PP \5448 Exe Agree Dodson.AA.wpd Page 2 of 2 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 No.: 9.a. TREATMENT PLANT Type of Action: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT Sweet: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A NATURAL GAS PURCHASE AGREEMENT Submitted By: James L. Belcher Initiating Dept. /Div.: Plant Operations /Maintenance REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACT /ON. [ie f Cher hl/ J. k � I&M4 K. Alm bfialfes W. Batts, General Manager ISSUE: Authorization by the Board of Directors is requested to enter into a natural gas purchase agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager to enter into a natural gas service agreement for a term up to two years at a price not to exceed $2.85 per decatherm. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: At this time, the projected natural gas usage for the next two years is approximately 450,000 decatherms per year. The contract value then is $1,282,500 per year. BACKGROUND: The District uses natural gas (NG) as fuel for the treatment plant cogeneration system and as backup fuel to landfill gas (LFG) used in the multiple - hearth furnaces (MHF) and the auxiliary steam boilers. The District currently purchases natural gas from Coral Energy Resources under a contract, wherein the one -year, fixed -price term expired on June 30, 1999. The District exercised its option to continue purchasing natural gas on a month -to -month basis at a border index rate. On July 1, 1999, the Board authorized staff to enter into a one -year agreement if gas prices dropped below $2.70 per decatherm during the next six months. Natural gas prices remained strong through the summer into winter. In November 1999, staff informed the Board that prices remained strong and that staff would continue to monitor the market. 2/24/00 S: \Correspondence \POSPAPR \2000 \nat gas agr.pp.wpd Page 1 of 2 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 Subject: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A NATURAL GAS SALES AGREEMENT Current natural gas prices are hovering in the $2.80 to $2.90 per decatherm price range for a one -year contract. The recent OPEC crude oil price increases have kept the natural gas prices higher than what other fundamentals would support. Experts in this field project that the market could soften in early spring. The experts also recommend purchasing gas on a two -year contract if offered at an attractive rate due to new pipeline construction that will allow large quantities of Canadian natural gas to be delivered to the Midwest next year. Staff seeks renewal of Board authorization to enter into a purchase agreement when the overall natural gas price and contract term appear to be optimum for the District. More specifically, staff requests the authority to enter into a contract for natural gas of a term not to exceed two years, at a price not to exceed $2.85 /dth, and from a supplier with an established, positive reputation. Staff further seeks to be able to exercise this authority at its discretion within the next six months without further Board action. Once a contract has been executed, staff will report back to the Board at the next available Board meeting with the terms and conditions. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager to enter into a natural gas service agreement for a term up to two years at a price not to exceed $2.85 per decatherm. 2/24/00 S: \Correspondence \POSPAPR \2000 \nat gas agr.pp.wpd Page 2 of 2 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 2, 2000 No.: 10.a. HUMAN RESOURCES Type of Action: Human Resources Subject: ADOPT REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION FOR THE PURCHASING AND MATERIALS MANAGER (M -35, $5,873 - $7,143) POSITION. Submitted By: Cathryn Freitas, Human Resources Manager Initiating Dept. /Div.: Administrative /Human Resources REVIEWED AND RECOM D FOR BOARD ACTION. C. Freitas . Morsen Charles W. Vats General Manag Purchasing and Materials Manager Ken Laverty retired effective February 14, 2000. As part of the recruitment for his replacement, the job classification description has been reviewed and updated. None. ALTERNATIVES: The Board may choose not to adopt the changes or make additional modifications. With the vacancy of the Purchasing and Materials Manager position, staff has reviewed the job classification description. Duties that were specific to Mr. Laverty because of his unique background and abilities have been deleted or modified to become more general in nature. These changes to the job classification description will provide job candidates with a more accurate representation of the duties and skills for the position. i_ 911T, I IT11 VOL1111 I • Adopt the revised job classification description for the Purchasing and Materials Manager (M -35, $5,873 - $7,143) position. 2/17/00 Page 1 of 5 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT DEFINITION Effective: 3/3/00 7-ii/98 Range: M -35 Respirator Class: 3 PURCHASING AND MATERIALS MANAGER Plan, organize, direct, manage, and review the operation of the District's centralized Purchasing and Materials GentFel Sestien Division; manage the formation of the District contract agreements; review all District purchases; manage the headquarters office building maintenance; and manage the real property activities of the District. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receive general direction from the Director of Administration. Exercise direct supervision over personnel in the Purchasing and Materials Division Gentrel• Seet+en. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, organize, direct, manage, and review the operation of the Purchasing and Materials Division GentFOI Seetion; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. Provide general supervision over subordinate personnel including the training and development of Division sec -lien employees; recommend selection of personnel; evaluate staff. Confer with and advise other managers regarding areas of purchasing and materials eentFel services including legal considerations. Manage the purchase, sale, and lease agreements for the District's real property; negotiate property deals as required. Assume responsibility for preparation and administration of the Division's seetion's budget, Assume responsibility for contracts and purchase orders including the resolution of any problems. Train and develop section employees. Page 2 of 5 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Purchasing and Materials Manager (Continued) EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Review seetio Division's budget requirements and monitor monthly expenditures. Represent the Division seelien at meetings and on committees; Manage the sale of scrap and surplus equipment and vehicles. Prepare and conduct special projects as assigned. Perform related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and practices of purchasing and contracts as related and applied to a public agency. Principles and practices of general real estate. Governmental purchasing laws and procedures including the Uniform Commercial Code. Storekeeping and warehousing methods and practices including inventory control procedures. Types of supplies, materials, and equipment commonly used by sanitation districts including terminology and nomenclature. General accounting principles and practices as they relate to capital and budget management. Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, and personnel management. Page 3 of 5 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Purchasing and Materials Manager (Continued) Knowledge of: Safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments. Computerized purchasing, finance, and inventory systems. Ability to: Continuously analyze bids and computer reports PFegrams; resolve problems with distributors and employees; analyze, document, and understand "number sequences" used in purchasing and materials services eentFG1 activities; know the legal requirements surrounding purchasing; and explain processes and procedures to suppliers, managers, and internal staff. Intermittently interpret legal documents. Sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time on a continuous basis. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk and perform simple grasping; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written and electronic means. Plan, organize, direct, and train the work of personnel working in a comprehensive purchasing and materials area. Create, Aanalyze, evaluate, and modify purchasing methods and procedures; compile and analyze statistical data. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Perceive and analyze problems correctly and take effective action. Establish and maintain eeepeFative weFkiR9 Felatienship6 with these Gentaeted in the Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees and the public using high levels of customer service. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Page 4 of 5 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Purchasing and Materials Manager (Continued) Experience: €+ve Eight years of progressively responsible experience in large -scale governmental or commercial purchasing including familiarity with construction, contract administration, warehousing, and inventory control procedures with t-rs five years of supervisory experience. Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in purchasing, business administration, public administration, marketing, or a related field. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Possession of a Certified Purchasing Manager, C.P.M., certification is desirable. Page 5 of 5