The Water and Sewer Replacement Project consists of four (4) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects located at Walnut Avenue – Orange Avenue - Juniper (Project 7454), Napoli Tract (Project 7458), South Brea Neighborhood (Project 7466) and South Brea Sewer Repairs (Project 7626). See the attached CIP maps for project locations.
The project scope includes the preparation of final construction drawings/design to replace approximately 20,000 linear feet of water mains, services, gate valves, fire hydrants, and appurtenances. With the water infrastructure improvements, the project will also rehabilitate the existing pavement of the residential streets. In addition to water and pavement improvements, there will be sewer repairs in South Brea area as part of the overall project. Finally, this project will replace and reconstruct curb access ramps in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The new water mains will provide reliable water service and better fire protection for the residents. Likewise, since the street pavement condition is deteriorated and is no longer recommended for slurry seal coating, the streets will be overlaid with new asphalt pavement to create a smooth riding surface for many years to come.
To construct the projects, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional design services on December 21, 2018 and received proposals from the following firms:
1. Kabbara Engineering
2. Psomas
The proposals were reviewed and rated based on the firms’ relevant water resources engineering experience, understanding of the scope of work, qualifications of proposed project team, work schedule and cost effectiveness. Copies of the proposals are on file in the office of the City Engineer. Kabbara Engineering was ranked the highest. Kabbara Engineering submitted the most comprehensive proposal with a detailed work plan and recommended engineering design solutions that met the City’s timelines and design requirements. Kabbara Engineering has completed several projects for the City in the past, namely: Residential Streets Resurfacing Project No. 7304 and Central Avenue and Tamarack Avenue Intersection Improvements. Their previous work with the City has been very good. Although Kabbara Engineering is currently on the as-needed list, this proposal exceeds that threshold and the contract is set to expire prior to the end of the design of the project. If approved, Kabbara Engineering is prepared to start design immediately following issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
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