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Public Works
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Request approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to accept the City of Atlanta’s selection of Brown and Caldwell | SL King as the winning bidder of its procurement for program management services for the Tom Lowe Water Treatment Plant conducted on behalf of the Atlanta Fulton County Water Resources Commission (“AFCWRC”); to authorize the AFCWRC to enter into a contract with Brown and Caldwell | SL King for Program Management Services; to approve the expenditure of Fulton County Capital Improvement Program Funds for such services in the amount of $2.5 million per year for the initial three year term; to authorize the County Manager to approve the agreement as to content and the County Attorney to approve the agreement as to legal form; and for other purposes. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Fulton County Department of Public Works has budgeted for these improvements as part of the current Capital Improvement Plan and budget.
Fulton County and the City of Atlanta approve contracts entered into by AFCWRC above $50,000.00.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: In November 2020, the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resource Commission (AFCWRC) prepared a Near-Term Facility Plan that recommended specific capital projects to manage risk, renew aging components, and enhance site operations of the Tom Lowe Water Treatment Plant. This Plan serves as the basis for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for which AFCWRC is seeking Program Management services.
This procurement was issued on behalf of the AFCWRC by the City of Atlanta’s Department of Procurement and followed the City’s procurement process.
Scope of Work: The Program Management services will consist of providing engineering design, construction administration management and consulting services for various facility upgrades. Work will include, but is not limited, to the development of design and technical documents, value engineering, constructability reviews, construction management regarding various facility upgrades, equipment replacement, and repairs to the existing 90 Million Gallon (MG) Tom Lowe Atlanta Fulton County Water Treatment Plant. These capital Improvements will require superior program management service and will includes developing Invitation for Bids and construction management services for the AFCWRC to meet its goal of upgrading the water treatment plant in an efficient and cost-effective way. The selected program management team will require close coordination with City of Atlanta, Fulton County, and AFCWRC operational staff.
The City of Atlanta advertised RFP/DWM2305-1230345 to solicit the program management services from qualified consultant teams. The Evaluation Committee was comprised of members of the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, Fulton County Department of Public Works, and the AFCWRC management staff. Based on a review of the proposals received, the selection committee selected the Joint Venture of Brown & Caldwell/SL King as the most qualified team to provide program management services for the AFCWRC.
On June 17, 2024, the Atlanta City Council approved agenda #24-R-3456(6) which authorized the Mayor or his designee to execute the attached agreement for program managements services at the AFWRC Tome Lowe Water Treatment Plant with Brown & Caldwell/SL King, a Joint Venture. Fulton County will also need to execute the agreement before it is presented to the AFCWRC Board members for the final execution of the agreement and for the Joint Venture to begin the work.
Like all capital improvements undertaken by the AFCWRC, the cost of the improvements is shared 50/50 between the City of Atlanta and Fulton County. Fulton County’s portion for these program management services will be $2,500,000 per year for three years.
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$2,500,000.00 |
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Year 2 |
$2,500,000.00 |
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Year 3 |
$2,500,000.00 |
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TOTAL |
$7,500,000.00 |
Fulton County Department of Public Works has budgeted for these improvements as part of the current Capital Improvement Plan and budget.
Community Impact: There should not be any direct impact the community in the implementation of the Capital Improvement projects that will be managed by the Brown & Caldwell/SL King team. The improvement projects will be done in such a manner as not to interrupt the production and distribution of potable water to the North Fulton area.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends approval.
Project Implications: The Tom Lowe Water Treatment Plant was put into operation in the early 1990’s and provides the single source of potable water to the majority of North Fulton County residents, business, and institutions. The Plant continues to serve the area well, but many components and equipment are reaching the end of their useful lives and are in need of replacement, modernization, or rehabilitation. Therefore, without these capital improvements, the ability of the AFCWRC to provide safe and reliable potable water to North Fulton may be compromised in the future.
Community Issues/Concerns:
Public Works staff is not aware of any issues or concerns raised by the community concerning Brown & Caldwell/SL King’s proposal.
Department Issues/Concerns:
Public Works staff is not aware of any issues or concerns concerning Brown & Caldwell/SL King’s proposal.
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
This procurement was issued on behalf of the AFCWRC by the City of Atlanta’s Department of Procurement and followed the City’s procurement process.
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: City of Atlanta Authorizing Legislation
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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David Clark, PE, Director, Public Works
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$7,500,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$7,500,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
203-540-5400-H044: Water & Sewer R&E, Public Works, N Fulton Water Treatment Plant
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Start Date: Effective upon execution of contract |
End Date: Initial three years |
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Renewal/Extension Terms: Two, one year renewal options |
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