A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Professional Services Agreement (awarded pursuant to RFP No. 38-2025) with Tetra Tech, Inc., for services related to the North Elkhorn PS WWS Tank NE-1, required by the Consent Decree, at a cost not to exceed $1,495,000, contingent upon the approval of a pending Budget Amendment. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]

This resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for $1,495,000.00. The agreement is for design and construction administration services for the North Elkhorn PS Wet Weather Storage (WWS) Tank NE-1 project, which is required to meet Consent Decree obligations and future sanitary sewer service needs.

Project Scope (NE3PS):

• Construction of a new regional facility at 1941 Hume Road, Lexington, KY 40516, replacing two existing pump stations (NE1 and NE2).
• Includes a Dry Weather Pump Station (DWPS) with an initial 18 MGD capacity (expandable to 23 MGD) and a Wet Weather Pump Station (WWPS) with 22 MGD capacity (expandable to 27 MGD).
• Features a 9.25 Million Gallon (MG) above-ground, prestressed concrete WWS tank with a dome cover.
• Involves approximately 4,600 linear feet of 30-inch PVC force main and 5,200 linear feet of 48-inch PVC gravity trunk sewer, including tunneling under I-75.
• Incorporates odor control systems (wet scrubber, activated carbon, oxygen injection).

Timeline: The project is scheduled for construction completion by July/August 2028.

Funding & Contingency: The cost is contingent upon the approval of a pending budget amendment, with a Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) SRF loan expected to cover design and right-of-way acquisition costs.

Contractor Details: Tetra Tech, Inc. will utilize subconsultants including Magna Engineers (WBE), Third Rock Consultants (DBE/WBE), Webster Environmental Associates, Viox & Viox, and L.E. Gregg. The project aims for a 20% M/W/VBE participation goal (12% WBE, 5% MBE, 3% VOSB).