Background:
The Utilities Department has a utility service area wide program to improve the water distribution system and replace aging infrastructure. This program identifies areas based on age, required number of repairs and operational needs. Several communities within the Residents of Sawgrass Mills area have been identified and included in the Capital Improvement Program. The Osprey South subdivision within the Residences of Sawgrass Mills community is recommended for the replacement of water distribution and water service lines. Some of these service lines from the distribution main to the meters are older galvanized steel or thin-walled polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In some cases, the bedding used to support the existing pipe is coral rock and tends to damage the pipe over time due to settlement and variable loading of traffic. As a result of such conditions, and the volume of break repairs that have occurred, these water mains and service lines are recommended for replacement.
The Utilities Department developed Project Agreement PA-25-017-HR with BCC Engineering, LLC one of the City’s water, wastewater, reuse and natural gas continuing services consultants, for design, permitting and bidding services. As part of this project, BCC Engineering will complete data collection including project survey and geotechnical services, to develop construction design drawings and specifications. BCC Engineering will prepare permit documents for applicable agency approvals and assist with bidding services for contractor solicitation and award.
Staff negotiated a fee for these professional services with BCC Engineering, LLC, that is considered fair and reasonable for the scope and complexity of the work. This project is included within the City’s Five-year Capital Improvement Program and is listed in item number 3 in Exhibit ‘A’ Scope of Services of the Continuing Services Agreement with BCC Engineering, LLC.