Title
Recommendation to Award a Contract in the Amount of $165,495.00, including Contingency, to Hydromax USA for Asset Mapping and Cross Connection Identification for Alameda Point's Water Infrastructure. (Public Works 818003)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jill Keimach, City Manager
Re: Recommendation to Award a Contract in the Amount of $165,495.00, including Contingency, to Hydromax USA for Asset Mapping and Cross Connection Identification for Alameda Point's Water Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The City of Alameda owns the water distribution facilities at Alameda Point (AP). The existing water system connects to the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) system at three EBMUD meters on Main Street and distributes potable and fire water to all areas within AP. The water facilities were installed by the Navy and the majority of the system is over 60 years old. The system has deteriorated and requires frequent maintenance, much of which is accomplished through a joint powers agreement with the EBMUD. The City is in need of a variety of services to improve the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system and to minimize risk to public health and safety.
The City is in need of improved asset mapping in Geographic Information System (GIS) format so that operational and other repair work can be tracked and scheduled in Public Works' maintenance management system. In addition, the system valves and fire hydrants need testing, and the pipes need leak detection surveying. The City also requires testing for potential cross connections between the fire and potable water services, as these cross connections can impact water quality.
DISCUSSION
To solicit the maximum number of proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Alameda Point Potable Water Infrastructure Asset Mapping, Cross Connection Identification and Improvement Program, a notice was placed on the City's web page and published ...
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