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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 4.D.
For Meeting of: JuneĀ 16, 2020

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering and consulting services associated with the 2022 Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan update
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

David Brown, Assistant Director of Public Works

Mike Price, Wastewater/Stormwater Division Manager 249-6815

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The 2022 Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan will update information from the 2004 Facility Plan regarding existing deficiencies and projected system expansion and renewal requirements.  The Plan will provide the City of Yakima with an updated wastewater treatment capital improvement plan, including development and population triggers, for the orderly renewal, expansion and upgrade of the wastewater treatment systems.  The Plan will require City Council adoption.  The 2022 Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan will be incorporated into the City’s Comprehensive Plans and the General Sewer Plan as required by WAC 173-240-050.

 

The Wastewater Division complied with the provisions of RCW 39.80 and City of Yakima Policy ADM 2-800 Contracting for Architects and Engineers in selecting RH2 Engineering, Inc. as a qualified consulting firm to perform the required services. The terms of the Agreement would be in an amount not to exceed $463,400. (See attached Agreement with Exhibits A - Scope of Services, Exhibit B – Fee Estimate, and Exhibit C – Fee Schedule).  The Facility Plan update is budgeted in Wastewater Capital Fund 478.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution5/27/2020Resolution
Contract w/ Exhibits A, B, and C5/27/2020Contract