E3. WWTP PlanWorks Department
MONTANA
Kalispell Public Works Department
201 1st Ave E, Kalispell, MT
Kalispell.com
TO: Doug Russell, City Manager '-
FROM: Susie Turner, P.E., Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Recommendation for Professional Services - Kalispell WWTP Facility Plan Update
DATE: February 5, 2018
BACKGROUND: The 2008 Kalispell Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan provides a goal for
facility improvements of the treatment plant and new improvements to meet future development demands.
As new permit regulations are mandated, development demands are forecasted, and existing aging
facilities falter, a WWTP facility plan update is required to once again ensure the planning, projects, and
management of the Wastewater Treatment Plant meets sustainability goals to service the community of
Kalispell.
The City advertised a request for Statements of Qualifications for Professional Service in December 2017
and January 2018. The City received one Statement of Qualification from HDR Engineering.
REQUIRED SERVICES: The services to be provided for this project include:
1. Utilize and build upon the existing information provided in the 2008 Wastewater Facility Plan
Update and recent facility reports.
2. Review and update the general information for the planning and service areas.
3. Review current regulations. Analyze and detail optimum paths or alternatives to meet regulatory
standards for the next twenty years.
4. Analyze WWTP as follows:
a. Analyze and identify overall system deficiencies and recommend needed improvements
for faltering equipment or treatment methods for present and future demands.
b. Identify current capacity, utilization, deficiencies and reserves for facility operations to
meet regulatory requirements. Collaborate with city staff and recommend a critical path
to maintain permit compliance for a minimum of 20 years.
c. Recommend strategic system improvements to achieve optimal operations of the WWTP
to service present and future sewer demands.
5. Update the capital improvement program (CIP) based on the analysis and recommendations.
6. Prepare draft and final WWTP facility plan report for a designated planning period.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending HDR Engineering be awarded the project based on their
qualifications which includes technical expertise and knowledge of Kalispell's WWTP, relevant project
experience, contract approach /management, and performance criteria.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to select HDR Engineering as the Professional Consultant for the
WWTP Facility Plan Update Project.
FISCAL EFFECTS: FY 17/18 funds for the professional service are allocated in the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Fund under line item- 358 Consultants- TMDL/Permit and Facility Plan Update.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council.