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��.v-� REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the Cit Mana er September 26, 2005 Subject Consultant Agreement for Engineering Design Services for the Redwood Shores Sewer Pump Station No. 15 Improvement Project Recommendation Approve and authorize an agreement with Nolte Associates, Inc., of San Jose, California, for providing Consulting Engineering Design Services for the Design of the Redwood Shores Sewer Pump Station No. 15 Improvement Project, in an amount not to exceed $66,326.00. Background The ground elevation in Redwood Shores Area is relatively flat and does not allow for the use of gravity flow in the sewage system. Therefore, a network of sewer pump stations was installed as the different areas of Redwood Shores were developed. Redwood Shores currently has a total of 26 sewer pump stations (Stations Nos. 1-25, and Centrum Station). Station No. 15 was originally built in 1982. Although the station is not among the oldest (compared to those built in the sixties), its pumps and controls are outdated, and rehabilitation is needed to bring it up to standards. Improvements will concentrate on new submersible pumps in the wet well, which will improve maintenance crew safety by eliminating the need for confined space entry into the dry well. New variable frequency drives will enhance the efficiency of the pumps, and new pipings and rehabilitation of the wet well surface will extend the useful life of the station. After review of different proposals from different firms, Nolte Associates, Inc. proves to be qualified and experienced in this very specialized field, and is familiar with the City's requirements and standards. The design fees are competitive with industry standards. A complete copy of the agreement is available for review in the City Clerk's office. Alternative Do not approve the design agreement, resulting in a delay of much needed improvements to the pump station. -1- _.