The City of Yakima (City) maintains over 350 miles of sanitary sewer collection pipelines. A 320 linear foot segment of concrete sanitary sewer pipe in the vicinity of Nob Hill Boulevard and 20th Ave. and a 20 linear foot segment along 20th Ave. were found to be inaccessible and unmaintainable in their existing condition. The pipe segments required immediate replacement to ensure effective wastewater conveyance.
Wastewater Division staff followed the City's Emergency Purchasing Policy in contracting with TTC Construction, Inc. for emergency replacement of the pipe segments. The project includes excavation, replacement of the failed concrete pipe with pvc pipe, and surface restoration.
The final cost of the project is estimated at $130,000, resulting in the need to seek ratification by the City Council via Resolution, in accordance with the City of Yakima Administrative Code ADM 3-500 City/County Procurement Manual which requires approval by the City Council for emergency costs exceeding $50,000. The approved Emergency Purchase Order Justification Form is attached for City Council review. Te emergency pipe replacement is funded through Wastewater Capital Fund 476. |