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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Consulting Services Agreement with HOT Inspection Services, Inc. for the South Highway 81 Elevated Tank Rehab Project.
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Steel tanks 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 South Highway 81 Elevated Storage Tank (EST) needs rehabilitation. This tank was constructed in 2001 and has a capacity of 1,250,000 gallons.
The City requests entering into an agreement with HOT Inspection Services, Inc. to assist with contract preparation and conduct on-site visits for quality assurance surveillance of the welding, sandblasting, and painting during the rehabilitation of the EST. Reasonable measures will be taken by HOT Inspection Services, Inc. in performing these services to protect the City against defects and deficiencies in the Contractor’s work. HOT Inspection Services, Inc. will also provide an AWS Certified Welding Inspector and NACE Certified Coating Inspector. Inspection and testing visits will be strategic and at the discretion of the City and Engineer.
The total cost for this contract will be $81,000.
Cost: $81,000
Source of Funds: Self-Financed Water Construction