| | | | | | | | | Brunswick County Board of Commissioners ACTION AGENDA ITEM AprilĀ 5, 2021 |
Action Item # V. - 10. From: John Nichols, P.E.
| Utilities - Comprehensive Wastewater Master Plan 2021 |
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| | | | | | | | Issue/Action Requested:
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve associated budget amendment and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to the Board to approve the Professional Services Agreement for Architectural, Engineering and/or Surveying Services with McKim and Creed, PA, in the amount of $120,000 for engineering services associated with the 2021 Comprehensive Wastewater Master Plan. |
| | | | | | | | Background/Purpose of Request:
In an effort to better serve the community’s wastewater needs and allow staff to more efficiently manage resources, Brunswick County Public Utilities solicited engineering firms to produce a county-wide wastewater master plan report. The project goal is to develop a master plan that enables the County to strategically plan and budget for the future operation, maintenance, and capital improvements necessary to keep the system up-to-date and functioning properly as the system and population grows. The project is to provide long-range planning for a 20-year period. The last county-wide master plan was conducted in 2006.
Requests for Qualifications were requested via county standard procedures and were received from the following firms: McKim & Creed, PA and CDM Smith, Inc., The selection committee selected McKim & Creed, PA based on qualifications and experience with similar projects. A final scope of work for the project has been negotiated and is attached.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed contract with McKim & Creed, PA, in the amount of $120,000. |
| | | | | | | | Fiscal Impact: Budget Amendment Required, Pre-Audit Certification Required, Reviewed By Director of Fiscal Operations Budget amendment appropriates $120,000 of wastewater retail sales for the contract award. |
| | | | | | | | Approved By County Attorney: Yes |
| | | | | | | | Advisory Board Recommendation: Not Applicable |
| | | | | | | | County Manager's Recommendation: Recommend the Board of Commissioners approve associated budget amendment and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to the Board to approve the Professional Services Agreement for Architectural, Engineering and/or Surveying Services with McKim and Creed, PA, in the amount of $120,000 for engineering services associated with the 2021 Comprehensive Wastewater Master Plan. |
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