HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 Water Pipeline Replacement Project Agenda Item # 16
TRUCKEE DONNER
PULAC Utility District
WORKSHOP
To: Board of Directors
From: Neil Kaufman
Date: February 04, 2009
Subject: Discussion of the 2009 Water Pipeline Replacement Project and
2006 COP Funding Review
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
This item is intended to update the Board regarding the current status of the pipeline
replacement program.
2. HISTORY
In 2005, the Water Department conducted a comprehensive review of the condition of the
water distribution system. About 150,000 feet of pipeline was identified as needing
replacement due poor condition and leak repairs. This total was broken into three groups
(Priority 1, Priority 2 & Priority 3) of about 50,000 feet each based on condition of the pipeline,
the number of leaks repaired and the difficulty in repairing those leaks.
In 2006, the Water Department issued a Certificate of Participation (COP). $11.33 million of
the COP funds were dedicated to the replacement of deteriorated leaking pipelines. It was
expected that this $11.33 million would cover replacement of all the Priority 1 pipelines,
covering about 47,700 feet of main line pipe.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Using the COP funds, the District has completed pipeline replacement projects in 2006, 2007
and 2008. About 44,200 feet of pipeline was installed over these three years. The total
amount of COP money spent for the 2006 and 2007 work was $4.36 million. It is estimated
that the total amount of COP money spent for the 2008 work will be $3.5 million.
Each year, the Water Department has updated this analysis of pipeline condition. Certain
pipeline segments have been reclassified from Priority 1 to lower priorities, while others have
been moved into the Priority 1 category. Figure 1 shows the current status of pipeline
condition.
Another pipeline replacement project is planned for the Summer of 2009 covering about
18,000 feet of pipeline. The 2009 project has been broken into three separate contracts to
allow smaller contractors an opportunity to pursue the work. The bid openings for these
contracts are scheduled for February 24 and the Water Department plans to make
recommendations for award at the March 4 Board meeting.
It is expected that the total bid prices for all three contracts will be $3.0 to 3.2 million. The
District will incur additional costs of about $500,000 for District labor, outside consultants (for
geotechnical testing and environmental compliance) and expected change orders associated
with this construction.
It is estimated that about one million in COP monies will remain to be spent for pipeline
replacement in 2010. However, depending upon the bid prices received at the February 24
bid openings, the Water Department may recommend issuing a fourth contract for pipeline
replacement in 2009.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this workshop item.
5. RECOMMENDATION
R71v is report provide comment.
E Michael D. Ho ey
Water Utility Manager General Manager