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DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT <br /> Memorandum No. 2009-18 <br /> September 1, 2009 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council , <br /> FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager!�" il <br /> John A. Smith, Assistant City Manager for Public Services <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Director of Water Management �/„� <br /> N ` <br /> SUBJECT: William Street Pump Station Motor Control Center Replacement <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Council approve the attached resolution awarding Technical Services Agreement Task Order No. <br /> 09-04 for William Street Pump Station Motor Control Center Replacement to Strand Associates, <br /> Inc. for an estimated fee not to exceed $29,000. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The William Street Pump Station and Water Storage Reservoir are located on E. William Street <br /> adjacent to Fire House #2. The pump station was constructed over 30 years ago to house four <br /> pumps that are used to pump drinking water out of the five million gallon storage reservoir to <br /> assist maintain adequate pressure in the City's water distribution system. The pump station and <br /> reservoir are critical components of our water system. <br /> One of the pumps has worn out and a replacement pump has been delivered. In order for City <br /> staff to install the new pump, a new motor control center (MCC) is required due to significant <br /> changes in electrical codes over the past 30 years. The MCC is the high voltage electrical <br /> control system for the pump station. <br /> This Task Order will allow Strand Associates to design and prepare MCC replacement bid <br /> specifications and bid documents, assist with bid evaluations, and perform construction related <br /> services to ensure that the City obtains a high quality MCC that is properly and safely installed. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: <br /> None foreseen. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Director of Water Management, 424-2863 or kalexander@decaturil.gov <br />