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Consider a resolution determining that "Competitive Sealed Proposal" is the delivery method which provides the best value for the Barton Hill Composite Elevated Tank and McNeil Ground Storage Tank Recoating Project.
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Steel Tanks containing potable water require interior and exterior coating rehabilitation approximately every 15 years to protect the tank's integrity. The City has set aside funding for an annual tank coating rehabilitation program. Based on recent inspections, the Barton Hill Composite Elevated Tank and the McNeil Ground Storage Tank need rehabilitation. The Barton Hill Elevated Tank was constructed in 2004 and has a capacity of 2,700,000 gallons. The McNeil Ground Storage Tank was constructed in 1978 and has a capacity of 750,000 gallons.
The City currently has a project in process to rehabilitate both of the tanks. The project consists of minor structural repairs and recoating the interior of the Barton Hill tank and the interior and exterior of the McNeil tank.
The tanks are required to be taken out-of-service during the rehabilitation process. Due to the tanks age and the critical importance to the water distribution system, the Utilities & Environmental Services Department requests approval to allow the Competitive Sealed Proposal delivery method for the project. By using this method, the City will be able to obtain the most qualified contractor which will in turn provide the best value to the City.