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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Ed Taylor, Water Superintendent
Date: 2/27/04
Subject: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DONNER LAKE TANK& PUMP
STATIONS.
1. WHY IS THIS MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD
Staff is requesting the Board authorize a contract with Sauers Engineering for Engineering
service for Red Mountain Tank Design and construction services and Design of two Pump
Stations in Donner Lake.
2. HISTORY
The Donner Lake System Improvement Project is in the final year of construction. Most of
the improvements have been pipeline replacement. This year there is a need to construct a
tank and two pump stations to complete along with the final pipeline replacement to
complete the improvement project.
3. NEW INFORMATION
The 2004 Donner Lake Improvement Project includes two Booster Pump Stations and a
storage tank. The pump stations are needed to supply water to Donner Lake and the Red
Mountain Hydro zone. Funds for the two Pump Stations and the Tank are part of the Donner
Lake System Improvement funding. I recommending the District utilize Sauers Engineering
to design and inspect the Red Mountain Tank Project and Design the two Booster Pump
Stations.
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SCOPE OF ENGINEERING SERVICES—Fixed Fee
Tank Design $7,600
Tank Site Engineering $9,000
Pipeline Engineering $5,200
Pump Station Building Design (2 stations) $11,000
Bidding for Tank $2,500
Total fixed fees $35,800
In addition to the above tasks, there are other tasks which the District and Sauers
Engineering have less control over the amount of time involved in completing this tasks.
Therefore, a Not-To-Exceed amount is a more appropriate method of authorizing the
funding of these tasks.
SCOPE OF ENGINEERING SERVICES—Not-To-Exceed
Construction Engineering $5,000
Construction Inspection $7,500
Total of Not-To-Exceed tasks $12,500
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board approves the Engineering Services agreement with Sauers Engineering, Inc.
for the Red Mountain Tank Design and Design of the two Booster Pump Stations in the
amount of $19,000 for the Fixed Fee Tasks as defined in the attached proposal dated
February 24, 2004.
Staff also recommends that the Board approves the Engineering Services agreement with
Sauers Engineering, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection of the Red Mountain
Tank Project in the amount not to exceed of $12,500 for the Not-To-Exceed Tasks as
defined in the attached proposal dated February 24, 2004.
Attachment: Proposal for Engineering Service from Sauers Engineering, Inc.
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SAUERS ENGINEERING S90 26S 6894 02/25/04 12:02pm P. 002
Sauers Engineering, ine.
Civil &Environmental Engineers
February 24, 2004
Mr. Ed Taylor,District Water Operations Manager
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
P.O. Box 309
Truckee, CA 96160-0309
SUBJECT: DONN.ER LAKE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS -PROPOSAL FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Dear Ed:
This letter is our proposal for professional services for the design of the proposed Red Mountain
Water Storage Tank and Hydropneumatic Pump Station,and the Richards Drive Pump Station.
The District intends to construct a new water storage tank at the site of the existing Red
Mountain Tank as well as a new hydropneumatic pump station on the same District owned site,
The District also intends to construct a new booster pump station on Richards Drive. These
projects are part of the Donner Lake Water System Rehabilitation and have been addressed in
previously adopted CEQA environmental review documents.
Scope of Services
We propose to provide the following services:
1. Tank Design -We will provide design of the water storage tank in accordance with the
AWWA D-100 standard for welded steel tanks. Tank design will include tank sizing and
dimensions, tank accessories,inlet and outlet piping and valves, and connection to the
distribution system. We will prepare contract drawings and technical specifications.
2. Tank Site Engineering- We will prepare a grading plan, drainage calculations,retaining
wall design, and design of access road,paving, slope protection, and erosion control,
including contract plans and specifications.
3. Pipeline Engineering- Design will include inlet/outlet pipeline, overflow/drainage
pipeline, and control valves, including pipeline plan/profiles,construction details, and
specifications.
4. Pump Station Building Design - Pump station building design will include structural,
framing, floor plan,and elevations, below-floor inlet and outlet manifolding,meter vault,
connection to the distribution system, grading plan, drainage, and erosion control. Design
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will not include electrical,telemetry; or the pump and motor as these will be handled
directly by the District. We will prepare contract drawings and technical specifications.
5. Bidding. We will provide services related to bidding including distribution of plans and
contract documents,responding to planholder's questions, conducting the bid opening, and
making recommendations regarding contract award,
6. Construction Engineering. We will provide construction engineering services including
interpretation of contract requirements,preparation of field orders and change orders,
review and certification of contract progress payments,reports to the District regarding
project progress,supervise contractorlWater Departmentengineer coordination meetings,
and related tasks. We will prepare Record Drawings for the project at the completion of
the work. We will make recommendations concerning acceptance of the work.
7. Construction Inspection. We will provide periodic inspection during construction to
assure compliance with the contract.
This proposal does not include services related to obtaining the various permits which may be
necessary to carry out the project. We would be happy to provide services for permitting at your
request. This proposal also does not include geotechnical engineering services which will be
necessary for retaining wall and tank footing design.
Schedule of Services
Design engineering should take approximately thirty to forty five days following authorization
by the District. The project is expected to be constructed through the summer and fall of this
year, Our services under this proposal will nm concurrent with the construction and through
project close-out.
Engineer's Fee
We propose to provide the following services for a fixed fee as calculated below:
Task Fee
Tank Design 7.600
Tank Site Engineering 9.000
Pipeline Engineering 5,200
Pump Station Building Design(2 Stations) 11.000
Bidding 3,000
Total Fixed Fee $35,800
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We propose to provide other services on a time and expenses basis with a not-to-exceed amount.
We will not exceed the maximum limits without further authorization from the District. Hourly
rates will be charged according to the attached rate sheet. The tasks and not-to-exceed amounts
are shown below.
Task Estimated Fee
Construction Engineering 5,000
Construction Inspection 7,500
Total Not-To-Exceed $ 12.500
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal for professional services for this project.
I am available to discuss this proposal with you at your convenience and with the Board of
Directors at the March 3, 2004 board meeting.
Yo s truly,
Keith Kmb
Enc.
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SALTERS ENGINEERING S30 265 6334 02/2S/04 12:02pm P. 00S
Sauers Engineering, Inc.
Civil & Environmental Engineers
FEE SCHEDULE
January 1, 2004
I. The following are hourly rates for professional services. Overtime and weekend hours are
billed at time-and-a-half Evening meetings are not considered overtime unless the total daily
hours exceed eight.
Senior Engineer (Registered) $ 105.00/hour
Associate Engineer (Registered) 95.00/hour
Assistant Engineer (EJ.T.) 85.00/hour
Technician, Construction Inspector 60.00/hour
Clerical 35.00/hour
Expert Witness/Litigation Consulting 175.00/hour
II. Consultant will remain the judge of the level of qualification required to complete a given
task. In addition to the above, all expenses (telephone,postage, materials, blueprints, xerox
copies, etc.)will be billed directly, at a rate of cost plus 15%. Consultant reserves the right
to utilize sub-consultants when necessary.
III. Clients are requested to contract directly with the vendors of significant outside services,such
as soils engineering,aerial photography,title work,and so on. In the event that client wishes
to retain the above services utilizing consultant as a billing agent,advance payment of the sub-
consultant's fee is required. A service charge of 15% per billing will also be assessed.
IV. Mileage will be billed at a rate of$0.35 per mile.