The Sparks City Council approved the construction contract for the East Prater Way Storm Drain project on September 28, 2020.  The scope of the project includes a storm water pump station and force main.  The pump station will be comprised of a 26-foot-deep by 14-foot-wide cylindrical wet well.  Three submersible 170 horsepower pumps will move the storm water from the wet well through the 24-inch diameter force main ultimately to the North Truckee Drain, over a half mile to the west.

This project differs from the gravity flow projects, traditionally utilized by the City, due to the significant pressure requirements of the 24-inch diameter force main and the mechanical/electrical nature of the pump station.  The City does not have the capability of inspecting and testing the construction of the force main and pump station, therefore a proposal was requested from the design engineer, Atkins. 

The scope of the professional services contract consists of six tasks: construction management, construction inspection, materials testing, electrical engineering support, record drawings, and contingency.  The contract is based on the actual inspection, testing, and administrative services performed with a not-to-exceed amount of $268,334.    

1. City Council could approve the contract as outlined by Staff.
2. City Council could reject the contract and provide direction to the City Manager.

I move to approve the professional services contract (AC-5708) for construction administration, testing, and inspection of the East Prater Way Storm Drain Project, with Atkins, in the amount of $268,334.