E3. EQ Project Recommend ConsultantCITYOF
KALISPELL
TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Susie Turner, P.E., Public Works Director
SUBJECT: WWTP Equalization Basin Project Professional Service Recommendation
MEETING DATE: July 6, 2020
BACKGROUND: Public Works has planned and allocated funds to procure a qualified firm to
provide professional engineering services including analysis, design, and construction
engineering for constructing one 75-FT diameter tank which provides 395,000 gallons of
additional equalization basin storage. Design of the 75-FT diameter EQ tank will include
considerations for future conversion to a primary clarifier anticipated for the year 2030.
The City advertised a request for Statements of Qualifications from professional firms and
received two submittals. The Selection Committee scored the firms after reviewing the
submittals and reference information. The Selection Committee consisted of five City staff
members from the Engineering and Wastewater Operations Divisions within the Public Works
Department.
REQUIRED SERVICES: In general, the consultants will:
• Analyze and evaluate alternatives to construct new EQ Basin, with considerations to convert the
basin in the future to a primary clarifier.
• Prepare a comprehensive report of findings, alternatives, cost estimates and recommendations.
• Support documentation and administration of State Revolving Fund loan.
• Coordination and implementation of all permitting and public/private agency requirements.
• Prepare engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and construction documents as required for
the project.
• Administer bids for construction, as required by the City, including such items as preparations of
bid documents, pre -bid meetings, review of bids and recommendation for award.
• Provide construction management for project including, but not necessarily limited to a
preconstruction meeting, inspection, testing service, preparation of pay requests and certifications
of completed work.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending HDR Engineering be awarded the project
based on their qualifications which includes technical expertise, experience, and knowledge of
the following:
Kalispell's Wastewater Treatment Plant
Process, Structure, Piping and Model
Project Management
Relevant Projects
• Construction Management
• Instrumentation and Control
Public Works Department, 201 1" Ave E, Kalispell, MT
www.Kalispell.com
CITYOF
KALISPELL
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to select HDR Engineering as the Professional Consultant
team for the WWTP Equalization Basin Project.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Professional service costs for the WWTP Equalization Basin Project is
allocated in the Wastewater System Impact Fee Fund Line Item 929: New EQ Basin.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council.
Public Works Department, 201 1st Ave E, Kalispell, MT
www.Kalispell.com