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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with Gupta & Associates, Inc. for the Water Distribution System Generator Addition Project.
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With the onset of inclement weather in February of 2021, Governor Abbott passed and signed the Texas Senate Bill 3 (SB3) requiring an emergency plan for all Texas utilities. During the evaluation of the water distribution system by the City of Round Rock, it was determined that standby generators were needed at the three identified distribution sites. Standby generators will help provide greater resiliency and flexibility in the distribution system during a prolonged power outage.
This agenda item is for the design, bid, and construction phase services associated with the addition of three standby generators on three separate water distribution pump stations: Southeast Elevated Pump Station, South 81 Pump Station, and Southeast Ground Pump Station.
The Utilities and Environmental Services Department has selected Gupta & Associates to complete the project engineering. The total cost of final design, advertisement, and construction phase services, provided by Gupta & Associates, is $159,051. A Special Services fee of $51,135 is included in the overall fee for the project, however, these services can not be used unless deemed necessary during the project and must be approved by Utility staff.
Cost: $210,186
Source of Funds: Self-Financed Water Construction