02-06-1996 - Project #94116 - City Water Reservoirs Miscellaneous Improvements - Approval of Plans & SpecsCity of West Covina
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City Manager and City Council
Patrick J. Glover
City Engineer/Public Works Director
4Ylemorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. C-7 C---
DATE February 6. 1996
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 94116 - CITY WATER RESERVOIRS MISCELLANEOUS
IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been prepared for two City
owned water reservoirs to perform miscellaneous improvements
and repairs to prevent serious damage. The total . estimated
cost for the project is approximately $220,000.
In the early 1970's, steel Reservoir No. 1 was constructed easterly of Myra Court by U-Mark,
Inc. for the Woodside Village Development. In the late 1970's steel Reservoir No. 2 was
constructed in north east quadrant of Amber Valley and Amar Road in the City of Walnut by the
City of West Covina through an EDA Federal Grant. Both reservoirs are now of sufficient age
that they were inspected to determine the need for recoating and painting including any minor
structural modifications. The inspection was completed by the consultant in early 1995. Based
on their recommendations, plans and specifications have been prepared for this project to provide
miscellaneous improvements to both reservoirs. These plans and specifications will be available
at the City Council meeting on February 6, 1996.
The miscellaneous improvements for this project consist of minor structural modifications to
existing, handrail, ladder, roof etc:; installation and upgrade of Cathodic protection system for
Reservoir No. 1 and No. 2; remedial spot coating. and painting of all damaged interior and
exterior portions of roof and shell of both reservoirs including . all appurtenant. and incidental
work.
The bidding procedure for this project will include pre -bid qualifications of construction
contractors. The procedure will ensure retention of a competent contractor who has considerable
experience in this particular type of construction.
The minor structural modifications will bring these reservoirs into compliance with current safety
codes, standards and regulations. The installation and upgrade of Cathodic protection systems
will protect the interior coating and prevent corrosion. Remedial coating and painting work will
restore the integrity of the existing interior and exterior coating and painting of both reservoirs.
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act, State Guidelines, the aforesaid improvements
are of minor nature and, therefore, exempt from the requirements for Environmental Impact or
Negative Declaration -of Environmental Impact .
The funds available for this project are: WP-94116 (Water Fund) - $150,000.
The estimated construction cost for the project is as follows:
1) Construction Cost
2) Preliminary Engineering
3) Construction Inspection and Material Testing
4) Contingencies
$200,000
$4,000
$6,000
$10,000
TOTAL $220,000
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City Manager and City Council
February 6, 1996
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FISCAL BIPACT Continued
The estimated construction cost exceeds the available funds. When the bids are ' opened, staff
will make an appropriate recommendation for a fund transfer from reserve water funds.
ALTERNATIVES
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The Citycould delay the miscellaneous improvement of this project. This alternative could
result in additional erosion damage to shells. The City could forgo the project and'risk serious
damage which would need to be repaired at some later date at a higher cost.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council !approve the plans and specifications for Project No.
WP-94116 and authorize the City Engineer: to call for bids.
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