Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve an Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the Water Resource Recovery Facility’s (WRRF) New Administration Building and Laboratory Project, Project No. 07786
Summary
This item seeks City Council approval to amend the professional services agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the Water Resource Recovery Facility’s (WRRF) New Administration Building and Laboratory Project (Project No. 07786). The amendment will increase the contract amount by $832,758 to cover additional engineering services required during the construction phase. These services include reviewing a higher-than-anticipated number of submittals and responding to numerous Requests for Information (RFIs) from the construction contractor, as well as increased attendance at progress meetings.
Key Details:
- Project: WRRF New Administration Building and Laboratory Project (Project No. 07786).
- Contractor: Brown and Caldwell.
- Amendment Amount: Increase of $832,758.
- New Total Authorized Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $18,928,333.
- Projected Construction Completion: September 2027.
- Funding Source: Wastewater enterprise funds, including revenue bonds and a potential WIFIA loan.
The additional funds are being re-allocated from optional services within the existing contract that are no longer deemed necessary. The project aims to improve infrastructure, meet regulatory requirements, and support future growth and environmental protection of the San Francisco Bay.