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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2018
AGENDA #: 9B
PREPARED BY: JASON WEDEL, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
PRESENTED BY: JASON WEDEL
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STANDARDIZED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE
EXTENSION OF RAW WATERMAIN TO WELL NO. 6
GOAL AREA AND
OBJECTIVE:
DISCUSSION:
Environmental Stewardship & Recreation
1. Provide clean and safe drinking water for the community and protect drinking
water resources.
Introduction
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to exe-
cute the City’s Standardized Professional Services Contract for the Well No. 6
watermain project. These services will include the preparation of plans and
specifications as well as construction observation and testing.
History
The City Council approved a water purchase and facility expansion agreement
between the City of Prior Lake and the SMSC on November 20, 2017. As part of
that agreement, the City committed to extend watermain from Well No. 6 to the
new joint Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The new WTP is anticipated to be com-
pleted in late 2019 and it is therefore necessary to complete the extension of the
watermain from Well No. 6 to the WTP next year.
As part of the previous agenda item the City Council was asked to approve a Co-
operative Agreement with the SMSC for the construction of the raw watermain
from the new WTP to the southeast corner of CR82 and Bobcat Trail. That work
will be completed this fall. It is the City’s responsibility to construct the raw wa-
termain north across CR82 and connect to Well No. 6.
Current Circumstances
The engineering department does not have the staff available to design the pro-
posed watermain improvements. The City relies heavily on its two Engineering
Technicians to design and inspect the annual reconstruction projects. They are
currently both still out in the field inspecting the 2018 reconstruction projects and
are not available to work on this design. In order to stay on track for early sea-
son bidding, WSB & Associates, Inc. (WSB) has been asked to design the water-
main improvements.
The City asked WSB to provide a proposal for completing the design as well as
provide construction observation and testing for the project. A copy of the WSB
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proposal is attached. The proposal received from WSB is for $65,455. This en-
gineering contract is set up on an hourly, not to exceed basis.
The proposed project schedule is as follows:
Survey and Soil Borings October/November 2018
Design November 2018 – February 2019
City Council Approves Plans February 2019
Open Bids March 2019
City Council Accept Bids April 2019
Construction Begins May 2019
Construction Complete August 2019
Conclusion
City Staff recommends hiring WSB to complete the design and specifications for
the Well No. 6 Raw Watermain Project.
ISSUES: In order to deliver this project for 2019 construction, the design must be devel-
oped soon. WSB has demonstrated through their proposed schedule that they
can meet this timeframe for bidding.
Portions of the work could be removed from the contract and performed by City
Staff if time is available.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
A concept cost estimate was previously prepared in 2016 for the entire raw wa-
termain project from the WTP to Well No. 6. The estimated cost at that time was
$953,666.25. As part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan the estimated cost
was increased to $1,300,000 to account for inflation and construction of the pro-
ject in 2019.
A significant portion of the $1,300,000 budget has been included in the previous
City Council agenda item for the Cooperative Agreement with the SMSC for the
construction of the raw watermain along CR82. The City’s share of that cost is
$723,034.61.
The remaining balance of $576,965.39 ($1,300,000 - $723,034.61) is for this pro-
ject. Once the construction plans are completed an updated cost estimate will be
performed to confirm project costs.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve a resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Contract with WSB for the Well No. 6 Raw Watermain
Improvement Project.
2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
3. Table this item until some date in the future.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
A Motion and Second for Alternative Number #1.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 18-___
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
CITY’S STANDARDIZED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE WELL NO. 6
RAW WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, The 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program identifies these improvements; and
WHEREAS, In order to allow for construction and planning in 2019, it is necessary to begin the
design for watermain improvements at this time; and,
WHEREAS, The City does not have in-house resources to provide these professional services
considering other workload obligations and volume of work to deliver 2018
improvements; and,
WHEREAS, The City solicited a proposal from WSB & Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$65,455 for the preparation of plans and specifications for the Well No. 6 Raw
Watermain Improvement Project; and,
WHEREAS, The proposal review determined that WSB & Associates provides the best value for
the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. WSB & Associates is hereby authorized to provide engineering services for the Well No. 6
Raw Watermain Improvement Project. These services will include the preparation of plans
and specifications.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the City’s Standardized Professional
Services Contract with WSB & Associates on behalf of the City for the Well No. 6 Raw
Watermain Improvement Project.
4. Funding for these engineering services will be drawn from the Trunk Water Fund.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF OCTOBER 2018.
VOTE Briggs McGuire Thompson Braid Burkart
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
______________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager
Infrastructure Engineering Planning Construction 540 Gateway Boulevard
Suite 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
Tel: 952-737-4660
Fax: 763-541-1700
September 24, 2018
Mr. Jason Wedel, PE
Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Prior Lake
17073 Adelmann St. SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Re: Proposal to Provide Professional Engineering Services
2019 Watermain Project
Dear Mr. Wedel:
On behalf of WSB & Associates, Inc., we are pleased to submit this proposal to provide final
design and construction services for the City of Prior Lake 2019 Watermain Project.See attached
map.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The 2019 project consists of extending the existing 12” watermain across CSAH 82 to Wood
Duck Trail and along Wood Duck Trail to connect to the existing watermain at Bobcat Trail
NW. This work also includes rerouting the water within the well house to the new raw water
line.
It is understood that the existing road is in good condition and there are existing utilities along
Wood Duck Trail that will need to be avoided. The watermain alignment will be chosen to
minimize impacts to existing utilities and pavement. It is also understood that the city will
coordinate work within the existing well house and that WSB will not include any work in the
well house as part of the project plans.
The proposed scope of services will include development of construction documents including
final plans and project specifications, and bidding assistance. This proposal also includes
construction services for observation of the watermain directional drilling and fitting
connections.
SCOPE SERVICES
The following list of tasks is needed to design and complete the contract documents necessary to
construct the project as described:
Task 1: Project Management and Coordination
Task 1.1: Project administration, internal coordination with design team, and
coordination with the City.
Mr. Jason Wedel
September 24, 2018
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Task 2: Final Design Phase
Task 2.1: Perform site survey and soil borings.
Task 2.2: Prepare existing topography file and generate existing ground model.
Task 2.3: Perform initial Gopher State One Call and identify potential utility impacts.
Task 2.4: Prepare 60% plan set for review by City staff.
Task 2.5: WSB will submit permit applications. It is assumed the following permits will
be needed for the project:
• NPDES Storm Water Permit (MPCA) if needed
• Minnesota Department of Health Permit
Permit applications for these permits will be prepared and submitted to the permitting
agencies. This task includes time for follow up with the agencies to obtain the permits.
Task 2.6: Prepare 100% plan set for review by City staff.
Task 2.7: The City Engineer will be integrally involved in the review of the project
through the final design process, but to ensure the quality of the final plans and
specifications, a WSB senior project manager will perform a quality control review of the
final plans and specifications prior to bidding.
Task 2.8: Finalize bidding documents, including engineer’s cost estimate. City Council to
authorize bidding.
Task 3: Bidding
Task 3.1: Prepare and upload bidding documents to QuestCDN.
Task 3.2: WSB will field bidder’s questions and attend the bid opening.
Task 3.3: Prepare a bid tabulation and letter of recommendation for award of the
project.
Task 4: Construction
Task 4.1: Construction management which includes technical direction on aspects of the
project design and provide minor plan updates as needed. WSB will track any monthly
work completed to date and summary of quantities for the preparation and processing of
monthly payment vouchers.
Task 4.2: Construction observation for the watermain installation including directional
drilling operations and fitting connections.
Mr. Jason Wedel
September 24, 2018
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Task 4.3: Provide one site visit after upon substantial completion and prepare contractor
punch list.
Task 4.4: WSB will provide location and offset stakes for project roads and infrastructure
during construction. One (1) set of stakes will be provided per project component and
location. Any markings, locations, stakes or control that are damaged or altered and
needs to be reset shall be considered extra. Time spent to correct or reset damaged
markings will be paid at the hourly rate per the WSB & Associates, Inc. 2018 Fee
Schedule, which has been attached for your reference.
Task 4.5: WSB will provide material testing services based on the testing rates as defined
in the project manual.
SCHEDULE
City Approves Consultant Contract (Final Design Services) …………………... September, 2018
Survey and Soil Borings …………………………………………..…...October - November 2018
Watermain Design ……………………………………………..November, 2018 - February, 2019
Council Approve Plans and Specifications / Authorize Ad for Bid………………..February, 2019
Open Bids……………………………………………………………………………..March, 2019
Accept Bids/Award Construction Contract………………………………..…………...April, 2019
Construction Begins……………………...………………………………..…………...May, 2019
Final Completion…………………………………………………………..………..August, 2019
PROPOSED FEE
Based on the proposed task hour budget, WSB will complete the scope of work previously
discussed on an hourly basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $65,455.00, which includes
geotechnical evaluation. This represents our complete understanding and scope of the project. If
the scope and fee appear to be appropriate, please sign on the space provided and return one copy
to our office. We are available to begin work immediately based on your authorization.
Mr. Jason Wedel
September 24, 2018
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We appreciate the opportunity to provide with this proposal and we are again looking forward to
working with you and your staff toward the completion of the project. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763-762-2843.
Sincerely,
WSB & Associates, Inc.
Emily Lueth, PE
Project Engineer
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2018 Rate Schedule
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Billing Rate/Hour
Principal $163-$182
Associate / Sr. Project Manager / Sr. Project Engineer $147-$182
Project Manager $128-$142
Project Engineer $112-$142
Graduate Engineer $85-$105
Sr. Landscape Architect / Sr. Planner / Sr. GIS Specialist $115-$142
Landscape Architect / Planner / GIS Specialist $68-$107
Engineering Specialist / Sr. Environmental Scientist $97-$139
Engineering Technician / Environmental Scientist $56-$92
Construction Observer $92-$116
Pavement Coring
One-Person Crew $170
Two-Person Crew $255
Survey
One-Person Crew $140
Two-Person Crew $185
Three-Person Crew $198
Office Technician $50-$90
Costs associated with word processing, cell phones, reproduction of common correspondence, and mailing are
included in the above hourly rates. Vehicle mileage is included in our billing rates [excluding geotechnical and
construction materials testing (CMT) service rates]. Mileage can be charged separately, if specifically outlined
by contract.
Reimbursable expenses include costs associated with plan, specification, and report reproduction; permit fees;
delivery costs; etc.
Multiple rates illustrate the varying levels of experience within each category.
Rate Schedule is adjusted annually.