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SR-06-26-1979-6C-21 802-005/502-002-04TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Introduction Mayor and City Council City Staff JUN 2 6 1979 Authorization to Engage Consultant Engineering Firm for Design and for Engineering Services for the Construction of Water Mains on the Municipal Pier This report describes the requirements for upgrading the Municipal Pier water supply system and recommends the selection of a consultant firm for the design and inspection of the project. Background The single water main runs the length of the northernmost side of the Pier and supplies fire protection and potable water to all structures thereon. Fire suppression capabilities of the main were re- tested on October 7, 1978, and the results indicated that substantial upgrading of the main is required, including the replacement of 550 linear feet of existing 4" main at the Westerly end of the Pier and installation of 1,500 linear feet of new water main along the southern- most side of the Pier. These improvements will provide adequate fire protection for the currently planned new developments on the Pier and for any foreseeable future developments. On April 24, 1979, City Council approved the expenditure of $40,000 for a portion of the Pier water system improvements and the funds are encumbered in Work Order 79200 -000. An additional $9,900 was budgeted in the 1978 -79 main replacement program for the above- mentioned 4" water line replacement. Requests for proposals were sent to three qualified engineering firms, The three proposals submitted have been evaluated and it is the conclusion of the staff that 6e® 2 JUN 261979 Santa Monica,.Califa !a, June 19, 1979 Mayor and City Council City Staff JUN 2 6 1979 Authorization to Engage Consultant Engineering Firm for Design and for Engineering Services for the Construction of Water Mains on the Municipal Pier This report describes the requirements for upgrading the Municipal Pier water supply system and recommends the selection of a consultant firm for the design and inspection of the project. Background The single water main runs the length of the northernmost side of the Pier and supplies fire protection and potable water to all structures thereon. Fire suppression capabilities of the main were re- tested on October 7, 1978, and the results indicated that substantial upgrading of the main is required, including the replacement of 550 linear feet of existing 4" main at the Westerly end of the Pier and installation of 1,500 linear feet of new water main along the southern- most side of the Pier. These improvements will provide adequate fire protection for the currently planned new developments on the Pier and for any foreseeable future developments. On April 24, 1979, City Council approved the expenditure of $40,000 for a portion of the Pier water system improvements and the funds are encumbered in Work Order 79200 -000. An additional $9,900 was budgeted in the 1978 -79 main replacement program for the above- mentioned 4" water line replacement. Requests for proposals were sent to three qualified engineering firms, The three proposals submitted have been evaluated and it is the conclusion of the staff that 6e® 2 JUN 261979 T0: Mayor and City Coup',_. _Z_ ie 19, 1979 the best interests of the City will be served and that the most comprehensive and applicable efforts will be performed by Brockmeier Consulting Engineers. Recommendation It is recommended that the Council authorize the City Manager to engage the firm of Brockmeier Consulting Engineers per proposal in the amount of $11,000. Prepared by: Stan Scholl Ed Lash SS: EL: cs