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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-17 EO&WR Committee PacketOTAY WATER DISTRICT ENGINEERING, OPERATIONS & WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING and SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2554 SWEETWATER SPRINGS BOULEVARD SPRING VALLEY, CALIFORNIA Board Room WEDNESDAY October 18, 2017 12:00 P.M. This is a District Committee meeting. This meeting is being posted as a special meeting in order to comply with the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54954.2) in the event that a quorum of the Board is present. Items will be deliberated, however, no formal board actions will be taken at this meeting. The committee makes recommendations to the full board for its consideration and formal action. AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD ON ANY SUBJECT MATTER WITHIN THE BOARD'S JU- RISDICTION BUT NOT AN ITEM ON TODAY'S AGENDA DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 4340, AMENDING POLICY NO. 21 FOR THE SELEC- TION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS OF THE DISTRICT’S CODE OF ORDI- NANCES, TO ALLOW THE PROJECT MANAGER TO PARTICIPATE AS A PANEL MEMBER DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS AND TO MODIFY THE METHOD OF SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS FOR MINOR ENGINEERING PROJECTS WITH FEES UP TO $50,000 (KENNEDY) [5 minutes] 4. APPROVE THE CREATION OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT (CIP P2625) FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 12-INCH, 978 ZONE PIPELINE IN HIDDEN MESA ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.5 MILLION OF WHICH $90,000 IS IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR CIP BUDGET (BEPPLER) [5 min] 5. SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY UPDATE (SMITH/CROUCHER) [10 minutes] 6. ADJOURNMENT 2 BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDING: Tim Smith, Chair Gary Croucher All items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be delib- erated and may be subject to action by the Board. The Agenda, and any attachments containing written information, are available at the Dis- trict’s website at www.otaywater.gov. Written changes to any items to be considered at the open meeting, or to any attachments, will be posted on the District’s website. Copies of the Agenda and all attachments are also available through the District Secretary by contacting her at (619) 670-2280. If you have any disability that would require accommodation in order to enable you to partici- pate in this meeting, please call the District Secretary at 670-2280 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Certification of Posting I certify that on October 13, 2017 I posted a copy of the foregoing agenda near the regular meeting place of the Board of Directors of Otay Water District, said time being at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting of the Board of Directors (Government Code Section §54954.2). Executed at Spring Valley, California on October 13, 2017. /s/ Susan Cruz, District Secretary STAFF REPORT TYPE MEETING: Regular Board MEETING DATE: November 1, 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Bob Kennedy Engineering Manager PROJECT: Various DIV. NO. ALL APPROVED BY: Rod Posada, Chief of Engineering Mark Watton, General Manager SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 4340 Amending Policy No. 21 for the Selection of Professional Consultants of the District’s Code of Ordinances GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: That the Otay Water District (District) Board of Directors (Board) adopt Resolution No. 4340 (see Attachment B) amending Policy No. 21 (see Attachment B, Exhibit 1) for the Selection of Professional Consultants of the District’s Code of Ordinances for Engineering projects. COMMITTEE ACTION: Please see Attachment A. PURPOSE: The purpose of the proposed amendment outlined in this staff report is to update Policy No. 21 of the District’s Code of Ordinances to allow the Project Manager to participate as a panel member during the selection process and to modify the method of selection of Professional Consultants for Minor Projects with fees up to $50,000 (see Attachment B and Exhibit 1). ANALYSIS: Policy No. 21 of the District’s Code of Ordinances establishes the guidelines for the District’s selection of Professional Consultants. 2 The current Policy No. 21, dated September 7, 2016, established the guidelines for the selection of Professional Consultants. The proposed amendment is intended to simplify the selection process of Professional Consultants. The amendment states, the Project Manager may be part of the review panel, if the General Manager or his/her designee (other than the Project Manager) opens and scores the cost proposal. The review panel will not be provided any information about the cost proposal scores during the selection process. The process for selection of Professional Consultants for Minor Projects with fees up to $50,000 will no longer require an advertisement in a paper of major circulation. The five (5) member panel review will be reduced to a panel of three (3). The Project Manager and two (2) other staff selected from the District will review the proposals and select the consultant based on qualifications and fee (see Attachment B and Exhibit 2). FISCAL IMPACT: Joe Beachem, Chief Financial Officer None. STRATEGIC GOAL: Adoption of Resolution No. 4340 supports the District’s Mission statement, “To provide high value water and wastewater services to the customers of the Otay Water District in a professional, effective, and efficient manner” and the General Manager’s Vision, “A District that is at the forefront in innovations to provide water services at affordable rates, with a reputation for outstanding customer service.” LEGAL IMPACT: None. BK/RP:jf P:\Public-s\STAFF REPORTS\2017\11-01-17\BD 11-01-17 Staff Report Policy 21 Proposed Changes Report (BK- RP).docx Attachments: Attachment A – Committee Action Attachment B - Resolution No. 4340 Exhibit 1 – Strike-through Policy No. 21 Exhibit 2 – Final Revised Policy No. 21 ATTACHMENT A SUBJECT/PROJECT: VARIOUS Adopt Resolution No. 4340 Amending Policy No. 21 for the Selection of Professional Consultants of the District’s Code of Ordinances COMMITTEE ACTION: The Engineering, Operations, and Water Resources Committee (Committee) reviewed this item at a Committee Meeting held on October 18, 2017. The Committee supported staff’s recommendation. NOTE: The “Committee Action” is written in anticipation of the Committee moving the item forward for Board approval. This report will be sent to the Board as a Committee approved item, or modified to reflect any discussion or changes as directed from the Committee prior to presentation to the full Board. Attachment B RESOLUTION NO. 4340 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT AMENDING POLICY 21 SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS OF THE DISTRICT’S CODE OF ORDINANCES WHEREAS, the Otay Water District Board of Directors has been presented with an amended Policy No. 21 of the District’s Code of Ordinances for the management of the Otay Water District; and WHEREAS, the amended Policy No. 21 has been reviewed and considered by the Board, and it is in the interest of the District to adopt the amended policy; and WHEREAS, the strike-through copy of the proposed policy is attached as Exhibit 1 to this resolution; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED by the Board of Directors of the Otay Water District that the amended Policy No. 21, incorporated herein as Exhibit 2, is hereby adopted. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Otay Water District at a board meeting held this 1st day of November 2017, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: ________________________ President ATTEST: ____________________________ District Secretary OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 9/07/161 10/014/1 7 Page 1 of 65 I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures governing the selection of professional consultants needed for District Engineering projects. II. SCOPE This policy is applicable to selection of Professional Consultants needed for Engineering projects. III. POLICY For the purpose of this polic y, ‘‘professional consultants’’ means any ‘‘Firm’’ qualified and authorized to provide ‘‘architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, environmental, and land surveying services,’’ or ‘‘construction project management,’’ or ‘‘environmental services,’’ as each of those terms or services is defined in the California Government Code, commencing with Section §4525, as hereinafter amended or renumbered (the ‘‘Professional Services Provisions’’). This Policy provides a method and procedure pursuant to which professional consultants in engineering, architectural, landscape architectural, environmental, land surveying, and construction management, including plan checking, inspection, and p rojects requiring a special expertise , may be retained from the private sector to augment the District's professional capabilities or for the performance of specialized services not available to the District from the existing District workforce. Services provided to the District by professional consultants may cover a wide range of profes sional activity, including, but not limited to, studies, special reports, design, and related activi - ties on such projects as pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, planning studies, and other expert testimony capabilities. Pursuant to the Professional Services Provisions, and particularly the provisions of the California Government Code Section §4526, the Otay Water District may adopt procedures that assure that professional services are engaged on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the t ypes of services to be performed and at fair and reasonable prices. Furthermore, m aximum participation of small business firms, as defined in Government Code Section 14837, and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) Exhibit 1 OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 9/07/161 10/014/1 7 Page 2 of 65 shall be encouraged. Government Code Section 14837 defines "small business" as a business in which the principal office is located in California and the officers of such business are domiciled in California, which is independently owned and operated and which is not dominant in its field of operation. IV. METHOD OF SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS A. Major Projects - Anticipated Fee Greater than $2 00,000 1. The District will advertise in at least one local newspaper of general circulation, on the District’s webpage, and through CWA’s Small Contractor Outreach and Opportunities Programs, and any other medium deemed appropriate by the Pproject Mmanager, before a Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued. Interested parties will be required to submit a Letter of Interest and a Statement of Qualifications within the timeframe specified in the publication. The ‘‘Statement of Qualifications’’ shal l be a writt en document, shall contain background information on the firm that is current as of the date of submission of the statement and must highlight the work, expertise, and experience that qualify the firm to undertake the work required by the District, as such work is described in the publication. 2. All parties who submit Letters of Interest and a Statement of Qualifications, and are deemed qualified as a result of the Statement of Qualifications process, will receive a copy of the RFP. Proposals will only be accepted from those firms that submitted the Letter of Interest and the Statement of Qualifications within the timeframe specified in the publication. The form of the proposal will be prescribed by the District. If a firm has submitted a Statement of Qualifications within a calendar year and the qualifications remain correct and accurate, then only a L etter of I nterest will suffice. 3. The General Manager and the appropriate department head(s) shall approve the selection criteria and the associated weighing factor to be used in evaluating the proposals accepted by the District, in accordance with Paragraph 2, above. The General Manager, or his/her designee, shall appoint a review panel of no fewer than five qualified staff to review and evaluate the proposals, and to rank the firms in the order from most qualified to least qualified. The Project Manager may be part of the review panel, if the General Manager or his/her designee OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 9/07/161 10/014/1 7 Page 3 of 65 (other than the Project Manager) opens and scores the cost proposal . The review panel will not be provided any information about the cost proposal score and will interview only those firms, which in the panel’s opinion , appear to have the most desirable qualifications. If , in the opinion of the panel , none of the firms are qualified, all proposals may be rejected. In the event of an unusual project, which poses special problems beyond the scope previously encountered by staff personnel, the review panel may be augmented by an unbiased, qualified member of the profession being considered , so long as he/she has not and will not submit a proposal. 4. If a firm is rejected on the basis of its proposal, and is not asked to appear for an interview, the firm may appeal the decision by submitting a protest to the G eneral Manager or his/her designee . A copy of the proposal shall be submitted with the protest. The protest shall be filed within five business days of the rejection notification. The protest shall provide a comp elling reason why the firm believes the o riginal proposal contained all relevant experience or other requested information . If the General Manager , or his/her designee, concurs with the appellant, the firm shall be added to the inter view list. 5. Immediately upon conclusion of oral interviews, the review panel ’s oral scores will be combined with the written proposals scores and shall designate the order of preference of the candidates. 6. The department head designated by the General Manager , or his/her designee, shall commence negotiations of an agreement with the first choice of the review panel for the extent of serv ice to be ren dered and the compensation. If agree ment is not reached within a reasonable time, the department head shall terminate the nego tiations with the first choice and shall open negotiations with the second choice of the review panel and so on until a firm is retained or the list of selected firms is exhausted. Professional societies and organizations have published schedules of fees for professional services, which may be used as a guide following adjustment to reflect the actual scope of work expected of the firm selected. B. Intermediate Projects - Fees of $50,000 to $2 00,000 OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 9/07/161 10/014/1 7 Page 4 of 65 1. The process for selecting consultants for intermediate projects shall be the same as prescribed in Sections IV- A and V of this policy, with the exception of formal interviews of the highest ranked consultants, which are not required and subject to other applicable exceptions described below. C. Minor Projects -- Fees up to $50,000 1. The process for selecting consultants for minor projects shall be the same as prescribed in Sections IV -A and V of this policy, with the exceptions noted below:in accordance with the Purchasing Manual. (a) The District will advertise on the District’s webpage, BidSync, and through any other medium deemed appropriate by the Pp roject Mmanager, before a (RFP) is issued. (b) The General Manager, or his/her designee, shall appoint a review panel of no fewer than three qualified staff to review and evaluate the proposals, and to rank the firms in the order from most qualified to least qualified. (c) Formal interviews of the highest ranked consultants are not required. V. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS FOR MAJOR, INTERMEDIATE, AND MINOR PROJECTS 1. The appropriate department head receives proposals from all interested parties; which are defined as consultants that have submitted a Letter of Interest and a Statement of Qualifications as defined in Section IV-A-1. 2. The evaluating panel shall consider the qualifications and demonstrated experience of the prospective consultants as well as the fee proposed by each firm to provide the services as requested in the RFP. The panel will determine which firm offers the best value for the work required. Such determination will be made with due consideration to all factors, including the qualifications, approach to the scope of work, and experience of the consultant , relative to the project as measured in the score matrix. The weight assigned to each factor under consideration will be reflected in the score matrix included in the RFP. OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 9/07/161 10/014/1 7 Page 5 of 65 3. A review panel is appointed in accordance with this policy. Review panel member names are not made avail able to consultants prior to a call for interview. 4. The first choice of the review panel is called for negotia tion. If an agreement cannot be negoti ated, the first choice will be dismissed from further considera tion on that par ticular project. Following the dismissal of the first choice, negotiations will commence with the second choice. 5. The District’s Pproject Mmanager evaluates the and contacts the references provided by the consultant and evaluates the past performance, if exists, on District’s projects, as well as intern et search about the company making it part of the recommendation to the Board. 6. A successful negotiation shall result in presenta tion by the department head to the General Manager or his/her designee, of a profes sional agre ement signed by the selected firm . The agreement may provide for differing methods of compensation based upon the type of work to be performed. "Per diem" or "hourly" compensation is the general rule when specific scope of work is yet to be deter mined. This type of compensation should carry a stated maximum amount, which will not be exceeded except by prior District approval. Fixed -fee or cost - plus-fixed-fee compensa tion is commonly used after scope of work has been explicitly identified. Compensation is paid as services are performed rather than in advance. 7. All contracts in excess of the amount authorized by the Board to the General Manager, or his/her designee, in accordance with Section 2.01 of the District’s Code of Ordinances, shall be submitted to the Board for consideration. 8. All agreements for professional services shall provide for the management phase of the resulting contract. A single P project Mmanager shall be des ignated by the consultant and a liaison manager shall be designated by the District for purposes of contract administration. 9. Late responses or untimely responses by prospec tive candidates should not be considered for fur ther action. The ability to respond to a publication or an invita tion for consid eration in a timely and responsive manner is essential to a future satis - factory contract relationship. OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 9/07/161 10/014/1 7 Page 6 of 65 10. All proposed contracts shall be reviewed by the District's Legal Counsel and approved as to form prior to presentation to the General Manager or his/her designee. 11. The department head shall e nsure that other departments , which have a proper interest in the work under consid eration, are kept informed as to the progress of the work and that user decisions and desires are constructively considered within the constraints of financial and practical limitations. OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 11/01/17 Page 1 of 5 I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures governing the selection of professional consultants needed for District Engineering projects. II. SCOPE This policy is applicable to selection of Professional Consultants needed for Engineering projects. III. POLICY For the purpose of this polic y, ‘‘professional consultants’’ means any ‘‘Firm’’ qualified and authorized to provide ‘‘architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, environmental, and land surveying services,’’ or ‘‘construction project management,’’ or ‘‘environmental services,’’ as each of those terms or services is defined in the California Government Code, commencing with Section §4525, as hereinafter amended or renumbered (the ‘‘Professional Services Provisions’’). This Policy provides a method and procedure pursuant to which professional consultants in engineering, architectural, landscape architectural, environmental, land surveying, and construction management, including plan checking, inspection, and p rojects requiring a special expertise , may be retained from the private sector to augment the District's professional capabilities or for the performance of specialized services not available to the District from the existing District workforce. Services provided to the District by professional consultants may cover a wide range of profes sional activity, including, but not limited to, studies, special reports, design, and related activi - ties on such projects as pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, planning studies, and other expert testimony capabilities. Pursuant to the Professional Services Provisions, and particularly the provisions of the California Government Code Section §4526, the Otay Water District may adopt procedures that assure that professional services are engaged on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the t ypes of services to be performed and at fair and reasonable prices. Furthermore, m aximum participation of small business firms, as defined in Government Code Section 14837, and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) Exhibit 2 OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 11/01/17 Page 2 of 5 shall be encouraged. Government Code Section 14837 defines "small business" as a business in which the principal office is located in California and the officers of such business are domiciled in California, which is independently owned and operated and which is not dominant in its field of operation. IV. METHOD OF SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS A. Major Projects - Anticipated Fee Greater than $2 00,000 1. The District will advertise in at least one local newspaper of general circulation, on the District’s webpage, and through CWA’s Small Contractor Outreach and Opportunities Programs, and any other medium deemed appropriate by the P roject M anager, before a Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued. Interested parties will be required to submit a Letter of Interest and a Statement of Qualifications within the timeframe specified in the publication. The ‘‘Statement of Qualifications’’ shall be a writt en document, shall contain background information on the firm that is current as of the date of submission of the statement and must highlight the work, expertise, and experience that qualify the firm to undertake the work required by the District, as such work is described in the publication. 2. All par ties who submit Letters of Interest and a Statement of Qualifications, and are deemed qualified as a result of the Statement of Qualifications process, will receive a copy of the RFP. Proposals will only be accepted from those firms that submitted the Let ter of Interest and the Statement of Qualifications within the timeframe specified in the publication. The form of the proposal will be prescribed by the District. If a firm has submitted a Statement of Qualifications within a calendar year and the qualifications remain correct and accurate, then only a L etter of I nterest will suffice. 3. The General Manager and the appropriate department head(s) shall approve the selection criteria and the associated weighing factor to be used in evaluating the proposals accepted by the District , in accordance with Paragraph 2, above. The General Manager, or his/her designee, shall appoint a review panel of no fewer than five qualified staff to review and evaluate the proposals, and to rank the firms in the order from most qualified to least qualified. The Project Manager may be part of the review panel, if the General Manager or his/her designee (other than the Project Manager) opens and scores the OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 11/01/17 Page 3 of 5 cost proposal . The review panel will not be provided any information about the cost proposal score and will interview only those firms, which in the panel’s opinion , appear to have the most desirable qualifications. If , in the opinion of the panel , none of the firms are qualified, all proposals may be rejected. In the event of an unusual project, which poses special problems beyond the scope previously encountered by staff personnel, the review panel may be augmented by an unbiased, qualified member of the profession being considered , so long as he/she has not and will not submit a proposal. 4. If a firm is rejected on the basis of its proposal, and is not asked to appear for an interview, the firm may appeal the decision by submitting a protest to the General Manager or his/her designee . A copy of the proposal shall be submitted with the protest. The protest shall be filed within five business days of the rejection notification. The protest shall provide a comp elling reason why the firm believes the original proposal contained all relevant experience or other requested information . If the General Manager , or his/her designee, concurs with the appellant, the firm shall be added to the inter view list. 5. Immediately upon conclusion of oral interviews, the review panel ’s oral scores will be combined with the written proposals scores and shall designate the order of preference of the candidates. 6. The department head designated by the General Manager , or his/her designee, shall commence negotiations of an agreement with the first choice of the review panel for the extent of serv ice to be ren dered and the compensation. If agree ment is not reached within a reasonable time, the department head shall terminate the nego tiations with the first choice and shall open negotiations with the second choice of the review panel and so on until a firm is retained or the list of selected firms is exhausted. Professional societies and organizations have published schedules of fees for professional services, which may be used as a guide following adjustment to reflect the actual scope of work expected of the firm selected. B. Intermediate Projects - Fees of $50,000 to $2 00,000 1. The process for selecting consultants for intermediate projects shall be the same as prescribed in Sections IV- A and V of this policy, with the exception of formal OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 11/01/17 Page 4 of 5 interviews of the highest ranked consultants, which are not required and subject to other applicable exceptions described below. C. Minor Projects -- Fees up to $50,000 1. The process for selecting consultants for minor projects shall be the same as prescribed in Sections IV -A and V of this policy, with the exceptions noted below:. (a) The District will advertise on the District’s webpage, BidSync, and through any other medium deemed appropriate by the Project M anager, before a (RFP) is issued. (b) The General Manager, or his/her designee, shall appoint a review panel of no fewer than three qualified staff to review and evaluate the proposals, and to rank the firms in the order from most qualified to least qualified. (c) Formal interviews of the highest ranked consultants are not required. V. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS FOR MAJOR, INTERMEDIATE, AND MINOR PROJECTS 1. The appropriate department head receives proposals from all interested parties; which are defined as consultants that have submitted a Letter of Interest and a Statement of Qualifications as defined in Section IV-A-1. 2. The evaluating panel shall consider the qual ifications and demonstrated experience of the prospective consultants as well as the fee proposed by each firm to provide the services as requested in the RFP. The panel will determine which firm offers the best value for the work required. Such determination will be made with due consideration to all factors, including the qualifications, approach to the scope of work, and experience of the consultant , relative to the project as measured in the score matrix. The weight assigned to each factor under consideration will be reflected in the score matrix included in the RFP. 3. A review panel is appointed in accordance with this policy. Review panel member names are not made avail able to consultants prior to a call for interview. 4. The first cho ice of the review panel is called for negotia tion. If an agreement cannot be negoti ated, the first choice will be dismissed from further considera tion on that par ticular OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY Subject Policy Number Date Adopted Date Revised POLICY FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS 21 8/1/90 11/01/17 Page 5 of 5 project. Following the dismissal of the first choice, negotiations will commence with the second choice. 5. The District’s Project Manager evaluates and contacts the references provided by the consultant and evaluates the past performance, if exists, on District’s projects, as well as internet search about the company making it part of the recommendation to the Board. 6. A successful negotiation shall result in presenta tion by the department head to the General Manager or his/her designee, of a profes sional agreement signed by the selected firm . The agreement may provide for differing methods of compensation based upon the type of work to be performed. "Per diem" or "hourly" compensation is the general rule when specific scope of work is yet to be deter mined. This type of compensation should carry a stated maximum amount, which will not be exceeded except by prior District approval. Fixed -fee or cost - plus-fixed-fee compensa tion is commonly used after scope of work has been explicitly identified. Compensation is paid as services are performed rather than in advance. 7. All contracts in excess of the amount authorized by the Board to the General Manager, or his/her designee, in accordance with Section 2.01 of the District’s Code of Ordinances, shall be submitted to the Board for consideration. 8. All agreements for professional services shall provide for the management phase of the resulting contract. A single P roject Manager shall be des ignated by the consultant and a liaison manager shall be designated by the District for purposes of contract administration. 9. Late responses or untimely responses by prospec tive candidates should not be considered for fur ther action. The ability to respond to a publication or an invita tion for considera tion in a timely and responsive manner is essential to a futu re satis - factory contract relationship. 10. All proposed contracts shall be reviewed by the District's Legal Counsel and approved as to form prior to presentation to the General Manager or his/her designee. 11. The department head shall e nsure that other departments , which have a proper interest in the work under consid eration, are kept informed as to the progress of the work and that user decisions and desires are constructively considered within the constraints of financial and practical limitations. STAFF REPORT TYPE MEETING: Regular Board MEETING DATE: November 1, 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Steve Beppler Senior Civil Engineer Bob Kennedy Engineering Manager PROJECT: P2625- 001102 001103 DIV. NO. 5 APPROVED BY: Rod Posada, Chief, Engineering Mark Watton, General Manager SUBJECT: Authorize the Creation of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project for the Design and Construction of a 12-Inch, 978 Zone Pipeline in Hidden Mesa Road in the Amount of $1.5 Million of which $90,000 will be in the Current Fiscal Year CIP Budget GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: That the Otay Water District (District) Board of Directors (Board) authorize the creation of CIP P2625 for the design and construction of a 12-Inch, 978 Zone Pipeline in Hidden Mesa Road in the amount of $1.5 Million of which $90,000 will be in the current Fiscal Year CIP budget (see Exhibit A for Project location.) COMMITTEE ACTION: Please see Attachment A. PURPOSE: To establish a CIP and budget to initiate design and construction of a 12-Inch, 978 Zone Potable Water Pipeline in Hidden Mesa Road to enable the existing potable water transmission main (conveys fire flows) that runs primarily through utility easements along Vista Vereda and Hidden Mesa Trail to be partially abandoned and limit the extent of the replacement distribution water line. The total Project budget is $1.5 Million, with the current Fiscal Year budget to be increased by an amount of $90,000 to design the Project. 2 ANALYSIS: As part of the preliminary design effort currently in progress for CIP P2574, Vista Vereda Pipeline Replacement project, an evaluation of alternatives to the replacement of the existing transmission 12-inch potable water pipeline in the same alignment was performed. The original pipeline was installed in 1959 in utility easements as the area had not been developed. Over the past 50+ years, the subdivision of the land and construction of single-family homes have greatly changed the terrain along the pipeline alignment. The existing 20- foot wide easement that runs from Vista Vereda to Hidden Mesa Trail goes through backyards and side yards with areas of steep terrain adjacent to residences, restrictive access issues, and poses significant risks to nearby homes in the event of a pipeline failure. Site visits have been made with the General Manager and District staff to obtain their insight regarding the entire existing water line alignment. An alternative route for the transmission of fire flows to the western portions of the 978 Zone was identified in Hidden Mesa Road between Vista Grande Road and Hidden Mesa Trail, where the pipeline would be within public road right-of-ways and easily accessed for maintenance and monitoring purposes. The existing sections of 8-inch and 10-inch water lines in Hidden Mesa Road, approximately 3,000 feet in length, are insufficient to convey commercial area fire flows that are required in the western portion of the 978 Pressure Zone. The current CIP project budget for the Vista Vereda CIP P2574 Project is $2.5 Million and was established prior to the start of the design process, which has identified the issues raised above. If the replacement water line were to be constructed in the same alignment, the project budget would need to be increased to approximately $3.6 Million in consideration of the areas of difficult construction and limited access, plus potential legal fees related to the alignment. The alternative of moving the transmission line to Hidden Mesa Road and modifying the replacement water line for Vista Vereda to local distribution is projected to have an overall cost of $3.5 Million. While the initial construction cost of a new 12-inch water line in Hidden Mesa Road is about the same as the “replace in place” option of the existing Vista Vereda pipeline, the legal risks are lower as well as long-term maintenance costs. See Exhibit B for an analysis regarding the two (2) potential water line alternatives and their estimated project costs. This request is to establish a new CIP P2625 for this new water line in Hidden Mesa Road and to authorize a total budget of $1.5 Million 3 dollars with $90,000 to be spent in this Fiscal Year, which is a change to the 2018 CIP budget. Construction is planned to occur in Fiscal Year 2019, with costs projected at $1.4 Million and the warranty period to complete the Project in Fiscal Year 2020 will have $10,000 allocated for that work. The existing budget for the Vista Vereda CIP P2574 Project of $2.5 Million is anticipated to be reduced by $500,000 during the next budget process to reflect the reduction in the size and extent of the replacement pipeline required with changing it from a transmission main to a distribution line. While the current Fiscal Year budget for CIP P2574 was established to cover the design of whichever replacement water line alignment option was selected, the Hidden Mesa Road option is not specifically addressed in the CIP P2574 scope, prompting staff to create an individual CIP for this portion of the overall Project. Authorization of this CIP will allow staff to initiate the design using existing consultants immediately so that the Hidden Mesa Road pipeline design will be able to keep up with the work planned for Vista Vereda. The upgraded pipeline in Hidden Mesa Road will be scheduled for construction before the work in Vista Vereda is begun, to maintain transmission capabilities in the 978 Zone. Construction is expected to start in the fall of 2018. FISCAL IMPACT: Joe Beachem, Chief Financial Officer This action establishes the CIP program budget for the 12-Inch, 978 Zone Pipeline in Hidden Mesa Road of $90,000 for Fiscal Year 2018 and $1.5 Million total for the Project, which is expected to be completed by Fiscal Year 2020. While this expenditure was not incorporated into the planned rates, the District has sufficient financial flexibility to fund this CIP, based on the following factors. The existing budget for CIP P2574 of $2.5 Million is anticipated to be reduced by approximately $500,000. The replacement reserve is projected to be $14.4 Million over target at the end of Fiscal Year 2018 and $8.3 Million over target at the end of Fiscal Year 2023. In addition, based on current water sales volumes the General Fund is projecting to have an operating surplus of approximately $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2018, which, if realized at year-end, is sufficient to fund the $90,000 estimated Fiscal Year 2018 cost. STRATEGIC GOAL: This Project supports the District’s Mission statement, “To provide high value water and wastewater services to the customers of the Otay Water District in a professional, effective, and efficient manner” and the General Manager’s Vision, “A District that is at the forefront in 4 innovations to provide water services at affordable rates, with a reputation for outstanding customer service.” LEGAL IMPACT: None. SB/BK/RP:jf P:\WORKING\CIP P2625 Hidden Mesa Road WL\Staff Report\BD 11-01-17 Staff Report CIP P2625 Hidden Mesa Rd (BK-RP) REV5.docx Attachments: Attachment A – Committee Action Exhibit A – Vicinity Map Exhibit B – Vista Vereda Water Line Replacement – Alternatives Cost Analysis ATTACHMENT A SUBJECT/PROJECT: CIP P2625- 001102 & 001103 Authorize the Creation of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project for the Design and Construction of a 12-Inch, 978 Zone Pipeline in Hidden Mesa Road in the Amount of $1.5 Million of which $90,000 will be in the Current Fiscal Year CIP Budget COMMITTEE ACTION: The Engineering, Operations, and Water Resources Committee (Committee) reviewed this item at a Committee Meeting held on October 18, 2017. The Committee supported staff’s recommendation. NOTE: The “Committee Action” is written in anticipation of the Committee moving the item forward for Board approval. This report will be sent to the Board as a Committee approved item, or modified to reflect any discussion or changes as directed from the Committee prior to presentation to the full Board. OTAY WATER DISTRICT 978 PZ PIPELINE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EXHIBIT AP: \ W O R K I N G \ C I P P 2 6 2 5 H i d d e n M e s a R o a d W L \ G r a p h i c s \ E x h i b i t s - F i g u r e s \ ( P o r t r a i t L a y o u t ) H i d d e n M e s a R d P i p e l i n e . m x d OPEN SPACE 5171207700 51712 026005171200200 5171310500 5172822300 514470050 0 OPEN SPACE 5144411600 0 900450 Feet HIDDEN M E S A RD HILLSDALE RD HIDDEN SPRINGS D R VIST A G R A N D E R D PENCE DR OWD BOUNDARY HIDDEN MESA VI S T A V E R E D A TRAIL HIDDEN MESA ROAD PROPOSED 12-INCH WATER LINE VICINITY MAP PROJECT SITE NTS DIV 5 DIV 1 DIV 2 DIV 4 DIV 3 ?ò Aä%&s ?p ?Ë F !\F JA M A C H A R D C H A S E A V E 12" WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT P2625 VISTA VEREDA WATERLINE P2574 EXHIBIT B Vista Vereda Water Line Replacement – Alternatives Cost Analysis During the preliminary design phase of the Vista Vereda Water Line Replacement project, a decision is required as to whether to maintain the transmission capabilities of the water line designated to be replaced along Vista Vereda over to Hidden Mesa Trail or to construct a new transmission line in Hidden Mesa Road and have the replacement water line along Vista Vereda changed to a distribution line and not extend over to Hidden Mesa Trail. This memorandum provides a cost analysis for making this decision based upon planning level costs, identified areas of increased construction costs and potential risks, and consideration of long-term maintenance issues. The existing alignment of the 12-inch Vista Vereda Water Line is shown in Figure 1. It provides transmission of fire flows to the western portions of the 978 pressure zone. The water line runs through 20-foot wide easements along Vista Vereda and across properties to Hidden Mesa Trail. The portion that runs parallel to Vista Vereda is adjacent to a District utility easement that begins as 40-foot wide at Vista Grande and reduces to 30-foot wide about midway up Vista Vereda. At the end of Vista Vereda, the 20-foot easement runs by itself over to Hidden Mesa Trail through some difficult terrain. The two basic options for the replacement of the water line are provided below and illustrated in Figures 2 & 3:  Option 1 – Replace the Vista Vereda water line with a new 12-inch transmission water line along the same general alignment; or  Option 2 – Limit the replacement of the Vista Vereda water line to provide local distribution and install a new 12-inch transmission water line in Hidden Mesa Road. Assumptions The estimated project costs for this option are broken down by areas of replacement to reflect terrain and access issues that significant impact construction costs. The basis of the costs are those that the District has recently received for the Hillsdale Road 12-inch Water Line Replacement project bid in July 2017, including appurtenances and allowances, and adjusted to the anticipated midpoint of construction. Option 1 – Vista Vereda Transmission The replacement water line for all segments of this option will be 12-inch piping to provide transmission capabilities. See Figure 2 for the individual areas identified for differing costs. Area 1 is along Vista Vereda and the replacement pipeline may follow an alignment within the adjacent 40-foot wide District utility easement. Although there are other utilities within this area, it appears that a suitable alignment may be found to enable installation costs relatively similar to those that the District has recently received Exhibit B Vista Vereda WL – Alternatives Cost Analysis October 2017 2 for the Hillsdale Road Water Line Replacement project. Area 2 along Vista Vereda has less available space for an alternative alignment for the water line as the adjacent District utility easement is 30-foot wide and other utilities present potential conflicts in several areas. Installation costs in this area are projected to be higher than Area 1 by 50% at this time to deal with the conflicts to enable an acceptable alignment. Area 3 is where the existing 20-foot water line easement will need to be followed, greatly limiting the contractor’s ability to access and construct the water line, but the grades are not an issue. It also includes numerous trees to be removed, including a 4-foot diameter tree. For this area, construction costs are foreseen to be 100% above the Area 1 costs to reflect these issues. Area 4 is the area of biggest concern for the project as it features retaining walls, sharp drop-offs adjacent to homes, and is within just the 20-foot easement. Costs for construction in this area are taken at 4 times the Area 1 prices considering the working area, access issues that may require temporary construction easements, and mitigation of risks the contractor would need to include in his pricing. Area 5 is in Hidden Mesa Trail and is considered the same as Area 1 in the cost of construction. More detailed site topography and potential water line alignments for Areas 1 through 4 are provided in Appendix A. Option 1 Project Costs – Vista Vereda Transmission Construction Costs Area Length (ft) Unit Cost Cost 1 750 – 12-inch $500 $ 375,000 2 450 – 12-inch $750 $ 338,000 3 700 – 12-inch $1,000 $ 700,000 4 300 – 12-inch $2,000 $ 600,000 5 350 – 12-inch $500 $ 175,000 Total Construction Costs $ 2,188,000 Construction Management $ 100,000 Design $ 235,000 Project Administration $ 200,000 Project Outreach $ 100,000 Contingency (Legal, Easements, Delays, etc.) $ 750,000 Project Total $ 3,573,000 The design costs are fees already provided from the design engineer. Other soft costs, except for contingency, are based upon past construction projects of similar size and nature of work, adjusted for the project size. The estimated contingency cost is derived from the sensitivity of the project on the neighborhood and the potential for having to defend the District’s ability to construct the project despite the impact the project will have to individual properties. Exhibit B Vista Vereda WL – Alternatives Cost Analysis October 2017 3 Option 2 – Vista Vereda Distribution/ Hidden Mesa Road Transmission The replacement water line for each segment under this option will vary from 12-inch piping to provide transmission capabilities to 4-inch or less to reestablish water services to all residences. See Figure 3 for the individual areas identified for differing costs. Area 1 is for a 12-inch water line along Vista Vereda, the same as that proposed under Option 1, where the replacement pipeline may follow an alignment within the adjacent 40-foot wide District utility easement. Although there are other utilities within this area, it appears that a suitable alignment may be found to enable installation costs relatively similar to those that the District has recently received for the Hillsdale Road Water Line Replacement project. Area 2 along Vista Vereda is proposed to be an 8-inch water line. It has less available space for an alternative alignment for the water line as the adjacent District utility easement is 30-foot wide and other utilities present potential conflicts in several areas. Installation costs in this area are projected to be higher than Area 1 by 50% at this time to deal with the conflicts to enable an acceptable alignment, with pricing adjusted to reflect an 8-inch line instead of a 12-inch pipe. Area 3 is where the existing 20-foot water line easement will need to be followed, greatly limiting the contractor’s ability to access and construct the water line, but the grades are not an issue. The need to only run a 6-inch or smaller pipe through this area greatly reduces the potential impact to the properties. For this area, construction costs are foreseen to be 100% above the Area 1 costs to reflect these issues, but reduced by half to reflect the smaller pipe size and construction footprint. With the Vista Vereda line now revised to distribution, there is no construction work in Areas 4 & 5 under Option 1. Area 6 is the new 12-inch water line along Hidden Mesa Road from Vista Grande to Hidden Mesa Trail. This line is proposed to be constructed in the existing 10-inch and 8-inch water line trenches in the street, reducing the risk of rock excavation. Considering this, the construction cost for the water line was estimated using 90% of the Area 1 costs. Option 2 Project Costs – Vista Vereda Distribution/ Hidden Mesa Road Transmission Construction Costs Area Length (ft) & Size Unit Cost Cost 1 750 – 12-inch $500 $ 375,000 2 450 – 8-inch $700 $ 315,000 3 700 – 6-inch or less $500 $ 350,000 6 3000 – 12-inch $450 $ 1,350,000 Total Construction Costs $ 2,390,000 Construction Management $ 150,000 Design $ 300,000 Project Administration $ 250,000 Project Outreach $ 100,000 Contingency (Legal, Easements, Delays, etc.) $ 250,000 Project Total $ 3,440,000 Exhibit B Vista Vereda WL – Alternatives Cost Analysis October 2017 4 The design costs are fees already provided from the design engineer. Other soft costs, except for contingency, are based upon past construction projects of similar size and nature of work, adjusted for the project size. The estimated contingency cost is derived from the sensitivity of the project on the neighborhood and the potential for having to defend the District’s ability to construct the project despite the impact the project will have to individual properties. Option 2 has significantly lower impacts to the neighborhood than Option 1 with the contingency adjusted to reflect this. Summary Although Option 1 has lower construction and soft costs, the overall project costs are potentially higher than Option 2 due to the risks included under the contingency item, which include potential legal actions over the impacts of the construction and subsequent restoration, delays resulting from these proceedings, and access issues that may result in temporary construction easement procurement. In addition, future maintenance cost can be expected to be lower for Option 2 as the transmission pipeline will have easier access and pose a low risk for property damage. Attachments: Appendix A – Detailed Topography and Potential Water Line Alignments P:\WORKING\CIP P2625 Hidden Mesa Road WL\Staff Report\Exhibit B - Vista Vereda WL Options Costs - Oct 2017(Ver 2).docx OTAY WATER DISTRICT 978 PZ PIPELINE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMFIGURE 1P:\WORKING\CIP P2625 Hidden Mesa Road WL\Graphics\Exhibits-Figures\10-5-Exhibits\Figure 1.mxd ROW RO W 5171701300 R O W 5171401600 5173200800 5171123900 5171401700 5171120600 5 1 7 1 1 2 3 7 0 0 5 1 7 1 1 1 4 8 0 0 5171701200 5 1 7 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 5171116500 5171113300 5172411000 5173201200 5 1 71 1 127 00 5 1 7 3 2 0 0 7 0 0 5 1 7 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 5 1 7 1 4 0 1 8 0 0 5171112400 5 1 7 1 1 2 3 8 0 0 5 1 7 1 1 1 4 6 0 0 5 1 7 1 1 1 4 7 0 0 5172411100 5171122600 5171116400 5171122800 5171121300 5171111800 5171124900 5171114400 5 1 7 1 1 1 3 4 0 0 51711 24700 5173200400 5173200900 5 1 7 1 1 1 4 9 0 0 5171122900 5 1 7 1 1 1 5 0 0 0 5173200600 5173200500 5171400800 5172412300 5171126000 5173200100 5 1 7 1 1 2 5 0 0 0 5 1 7 3 2 0 0 2 0 0 5173200300 5172421400 5172421500 5 1 7 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 5 1 7 1 4 0 0 5 0 0 5171125900 5 1 7 1 4 0 1 1 0 0 5171400900 5171401000 5 1 7 1 4 0 0 6 0 0 5173201300 5172412200 5171701000 5171122400 5171122700 5144201300 5171701100 5144021900 51442018005144201900 0 240120 Feet HIDDEN V I S T A HIDDEN MESA VISTA VEREDA TRAIL EXISTING VISTA VEREDA 12-INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT F TRESEDER VISTA VEREDAEX 12" WATERLINE P2625 M E S A R D G R A N D E RD CIRCLE OTAY WATER DISTRICT FIGURE 2P:\WORKING\CIP P2625 Hidden Mesa Road WL\Graphics\Exhibits-Figures\10-5-Exhibits\Figure 2.mxd ROW RO W 5171701300 R O W 5171401600 5173200800 5171123900 5171401700 5171120600 5 1 7 1 1 2 3 7 0 0 5 1 7 1 1 1 4 8 0 0 5171701200 5 17 32 01 0 0 0 5171116500 5172411000 5171113300 5173201200 517 1 11 2 7 00 5 1 7 3 2 0 0 7 0 0 5 1 7 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 5 1 7 1 4 0 1 8 0 0 5171112400 5 1 7 1 1 2 3 8 0 0 5 1 7 1 1 1 4 6 0 0 5 1 7 1 1 1 4 7 0 0 5172411100 5171122600 5171116400 5171122800 5171121300 5171111800 5171124900 5171114400 5 1 7 1 1 1 3 4 0 0 51711 24700 5173200400 5173200900 5 1 7 1 1 1 4 9 0 0 5171122900 5 1 7 1 1 1 5 0 0 0 5173200600 5173200500 5171400800 5172412300 5171126000 5173200100 5 1 7 1 1 2 5 0 0 0 5 1 7 3 2 0 0 2 0 0 5173200300 5172421400 5172421500 5 1 7 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 5 1 7 1 4 0 0 5 0 0 5171125900 5 1 7 1 4 0 1 1 0 0 5171400900 5171401000 5 1 7 1 4 0 0 6 0 0 5173201300 5172412200 5171701000 5171122400 5171122700 5144201300 5171701100 5144021900 51442018005144201900 0 240120 Feet HIDDEN V I S T A HIDDEN MESA VISTA VEREDA TRAIL OPTION 1 - NEW VISTA VEREDA 12-INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT F TRESEDER NEW VISTA VEREDA12" WATERLINE-REPLACE-IN-PLACE ORPARALLEL ALIGNMENT P2625 M E S A R D G R A N D E RD CIRCLE AREA 5 AREA 4 AREA 3 AREA 2 AREA 1 POTENTIALALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENT OTAY WATER DISTRICT FIGURE 3P:\WORKING\CIP P2625 Hidden Mesa Road WL\Graphics\Exhibits-Figures\10-5-Exhibits\Figure 3.mxd ROW OPEN SPACE OPEN SPACE 5172622700 5171200200 5171701300 5 1 5 0 9 2 6 8 0 0 5151901300 5172822300 5171207700 5171701000 5150925400 5151701100 5171700400 5 1 4 4 0 3 0 5 0 0 5172622600 5150925300 5144030600 5170219300 5172820100 5170213800 5172411300 5150925200 5150926300 0 460230 Feet HIDDEN HIDDEN MESA VISTA VEREDA TRAIL OPTION 2 - NEW VISTA VEREDA & HIDDEN MESA RD PIPELINE ALIGNMENTS F TRESEDER HIDDEN MESA RD12" WATERLINEALIGNMENT P2625 M E S A R D VIS T A G R A N D E R D CIRCLE VISTA VEREDAWATERLINEALIGNMENT AREA 6 HIDDEN SPRINGS DR AREA 3 AREA 2 AREA 1 POTENTIALALTERNATIVEALIGNMENT 8" 12" 6" OR LESS APPENDIX A Detailed Topography and Potential Water Line Alignments