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AGENDA
1559th MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
March 12, 2015 – 5:00 P.M.
MSD OFFICES 2350 MARKET STREET
ROOM 109
ROLL CALL
1 APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF PRECEDING MEETING February 12, 2015 (1558th)
2 COMMENTS BY THE CHAIR
3 REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEES
4 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
6 SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS – None
7 COMMUNICATIONS
8 CONSENT AGENDA – Item Nos. 9 through 19
REVISED 03/11/2015
Ordinances
2 of 3/12/15
9 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14050 making a supplemental appropriation of $300,000.00 from
the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for Taylor - Fillmore - Harrison Sanitary Relief (SKME-502 & 503) (10121) in Unincorporated St. Louis County and the City of
Kirkwood, Missouri.
10 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14051 appropriating $160,000.00 from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for private I/I removal at Cedarcrest Private I/I Reduction(SKME-561) (11884), in the Cities of Ladue, Olivette and University City, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director
and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 20239 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal.
11 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14052 amending Ordinance No. 13980, as adopted November 13, 2014, under which the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District entered into an agreement with
Bridge of Hope Community Church for cost sharing for CSO Volume Reduction Green
Infrastructure (12573), by repealing Section One, and enacting a new Section One in lieu thereof
in order to amend the not-to-exceed amount to allow for additional funding.
12 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14053 appropriating $1,350,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal at DC-06
Deer Creek Sanitary Relief Phase III & I/I Reduction (10576), in the Cities of Creve Coeur and
Frontenac, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No.20240 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal.
13 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14054 appropriating $850,000.00 from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for private I/I removal at Marietta Dr Storm Separation and I/I Reduction (BP-
292) (11659), in the City of Normandy, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract
No. 20241 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. For the aforesaid private I/I removal.
14 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14055 making a supplemental appropriation of $600,000.00 from
the Capital Improvement Fund to be used for project costs for Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP) Program (11898) in various locations throughout the District.
15 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14056 appropriating $2,250,000.00 from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewers in University City Public I/I Reduction - West (11929), in various sites in the Cities of Creve Coeur, Olivette, Overland and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into Contract No. 20207 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer
rehabilitation. 16 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14057 making a supplemental appropriation of $4,900,000.00
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for additional project costs for sanitary sewer
construction in FF-11 Fee Fee Creek Sanitary Relief (10014) in the City of Maryland Heights,
Missouri.
17 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14058 appropriating $725,000.00 from the Operation,
Maintenance and Construction Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for project costs for
3 of 3/12/15 the construction of storm sewers in Brookhurst Drive Storm Sewer (11206), in the City of Warson
Woods, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No.20227 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
18 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14059 making a supplemental appropriation of $20,000.00 from
the Operations, Maintenance and Construction Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for
additional project costs for the construction of storm sewers in Dickson Street #1033 Storm Sewer (11214) in the City of Kirkwood, Missouri.
19 Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14060 declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements
and temporary easements in certain real property within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
for the purpose of construction of sewers and related appurtenances in the project known as Providence Sanitary Relief (SKME-640) (11700)in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, to serve
the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation
efforts related to the project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all
necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings
for the acquisition of said easements and temporary construction easements.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
None
Resolutions
None
Agenda Item No. Name Page No.
Ordinances
4 of 3/12/15 Agenda Item No. Name Page No.
20 - Proposed Ord. No. 14063 CSO – Gingras Creek and I/I Reduction (BP-059)
(11730)
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Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14063, appropriating Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
combined and sanitary sewer construction at CSO - Gingras Creek and I/I Reduction
(BP-059) (11730), in the Cities of Jennings and Normandy, the Villages of Norwood
Court, Pasadena Hills, and Pasadena Park, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20248 with Bates
Utility Company, Inc., for the aforesaid combined and sanitary sewer construction.
21 - Proposed Ord. No. 14064 Infrastructure Repairs (Sanitary/Combined – FY2015) (11773) 9
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14064, making a supplemental appropriation of Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the General Fund for Infrastructure Repairs
(Sanitary/Combined - FY2015) (11773) at various locations throughout the District.
22 - Proposed Ord. No. 14065 North Baden Creek I/I Reduction (BP-612)
(Canterbury Dr) (11694)
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Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14065, appropriating Six Hundred Seventy Five
Thousand Dollars ($675,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for project costs for private I/I removal in North Baden Creek I/I Reduction (BP-612) (Canterbury Dr) (11694), in the City of Pasadena Hills, Missouri; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20246 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the
aforesaid private I/I removal.
23 - Proposed Ord. No. 14066 Page to Trenton Sanitary Relief (11697) 12
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14066, appropriating Nine Hundred Seventy
Thousand Dollars ($970,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
project costs for sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal in Page to Trenton Sanitary Relief (11697), in the City of Overland, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
to enter into Contract No. 20244 with Unnerstall Contracting Company Ltd. for the
aforesaid sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal.
24 - Proposed Ord. No. 14067 Moule Drive #290 Storm Sewer (Infrastructure Repair) (10871) 13
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14067, authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 20243 with Taylormade Construction Co., LLC for the construction of storm sewers in Moule Drive #290 Storm Sewer (Infrastructure Repair) (10871), in the City of Florissant, Missouri.
25 - Proposed Ord. No. 14068 Manchester & Missouri Avenue Phase II Storm Improvements (11032) 14
5 of 3/12/15 Agenda Item No. Name Page No.
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14068, appropriating One Hundred Thirty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($135,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance and Construction
Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for project costs for the construction of storm sewers in Manchester & Missouri Avenue Phase II Storm Improvements (11032), in the City of Kirkwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract
No. 20242 with Taylormade Construction Co., LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer
construction.
26 - Proposed Ord. No. 14069 General Services Agreement – Construction
Management (FY2014) (11751)
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Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14069, making a supplemental appropriation of Two
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for the General Services Agreement - Construction Management (FY2014) (11751) throughout the District, and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 20101 with AFRAM Corporation for General Services
Agreement - Construction Management (FY2014) (11751).
27 - Proposed Ord. No. 14070 Pickwick – Bernadine – Bimini Sanitary Relief
(11698)
16
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14070 declaring the necessity for the acquisition of
easements and temporary easements in certain real property within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpose of construction of sewers and related appurtenances in the project known as Pickwick – Bernadine – Bimini Sanitary Relief
(11698) in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri to serve the needs of residents of
the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts related to the
project, including but not limited to the purchase &/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements and temporary construction easements.
28 - Proposed Ord. No. 14071 Plant Asset Management Program Development 17
Introduction of proposed Ord. No. 14071 authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Brown and Caldwell whereby Brown and Caldwell, will provide Assessment
of the District's plant, operations, development and implementation of our asset
management program.
29 - Proposed Ord. No. 14072 Emergency Repair #051 (Lemay Ferry at Keller
Plaza Dr) (12641)
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Introduction and Adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14072 appropriating Three Hundred
6 of 3/12/15 Agenda Item No. Name Page No.
Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) from the Wastewater Emergency Fund for emergency
sewer repairs in Emergency Repair #051 (Lemay Ferry at Keller Plaza Dr) (12641) in
Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20260 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for the aforesaid emergency
repairs.
Resolutions
30 - Adoption of Resolution No. 3194 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
Dennis J. Boehle for his 44 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District from June 15, 1970, to his retirement effective March 1, 2015.
31 - Adoption of Resolution No. 3195 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to
Patrick C. Boos for his 37 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District from January 1, 1978, to his retirement effective March 1, 2015.
32 - Adoption of Resolution No. 3196 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Joseph A. Boyd for his 37 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District from January 1, 1978, to his retirement effective March 1, 2015.
33 - Adoption of Resolution No. 3197 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Leonard J. Carmona for his 5 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from September 14, 2009 to his retirement effective March 1, 2015.
34 - Adoption of Resolution No. 3198 expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Greg
Hall for his 36 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 17, 1978, to his retirement effective March 1, 2015.
35 - Adoption of Resolution No. 3199 exercising the 3rd of four (4) option years for
professional services with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for rate model support to
include funding rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony for anticipated future rate commission proceedings and preparation of feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds.
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35 - ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION & ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
a. Bissell & Lemay WWTP Incinerator Scrubber Replacement (11920) 36 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
37 - ADJOURNMENT
7 of 3/12/15 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 20 - Proposed Ord. No. 14063
NAME OF PROJECT: CSO – Gingras Creek and I/I Reduction (BP-059) (11730)
LOCATION: North of Natural Bridge Road and west of Lucas and Hunt Road in the Cities of Jennings and Normandy; the
Villages of Norwood Court, Pasadena Hills, and Pasadena Park; and unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Combined and Sanitary Sewer Construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Bates Utility Company, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes 841 Westwood Industrial Park Dr.
Weldon Springs, MO 63304
Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 4 Low Bid: $5,171,000.00 High Bid: $6,497,423.46
Appropriation Amount: $5,500,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $5,588,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 17.55% (MBE Goal is 17% - African American) Supplied Industrial Solutions (African American) – 11.25% - MBE
Windstar Transportation (African American) – 3.16% - MBE B & P Construction (African American) – 2.03% - MBE
A.L.L. Construction (African American) – 1.11% - MBE
Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 31 Properties Benefiting: 800
Designed by: AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #20248 consists of the construction of approximately 7,276 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 48-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Baden Creek watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-255 and BP-256) and one (1) constructed CSO (BP-059) during construction. Constructed CSO (BP-059) has a removal
date of June 30, 2017 per the Consent Decree. This project is scheduled to be completed in 735 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2015, Pg. 110 Amount: $2,500,000 FY2016, Pg. 168 $2,500,000 (Planned)
$5,000,000 Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $103,500 for utility relocation (Electric - $62,500 & Water - $41,000) is included in the appropriation. This is a full funding request. A supplemental request was originally planned for construction
in FY2016 for $2,500,000. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Combine Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Combine Sewer Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, CCTV Inspection, and Radar Rainfall Data.
8 of 3/12/15 PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
10/11/12 – Ord. No. 13505 – Amount: $655,000 – AMEC Environment & Infrastructure – Design Contract No. 11011 –
Amendment
9 of 3/12/15 REVISED 03/11/2015
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 21 - Proposed Ord. No. 14064
NAME OF PROJECT: Infrastructure Repairs (Sanitary/Combined – FY2015) (11773) LOCATION: Various locations throughout the District
TYPE OF PROJECT: Repair and Replacement of Manholes, Sewers, and Other Infrastructure (017.0 Work Order
Repair Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates supplemental funds for small infrastructure repair projects to be bid through Purchasing. What does action accomplish?: Implements a CIP project, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: $1,500,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: N/A
Total MWBE Participation: As appropriate for individual projects Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A Designed by: District staff
The work to be done consists of the repair/replacement and construction of manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure as identified by the Operations and Engineering departments at various locations throughout the District. This work is part of the
District’s ongoing CMOM program and complies with the acute defect repair requirements outlined in the Consent Decree. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2015, Pg. 132 Amount: $1,500,000 FY2015, Pg. 133 $5,500,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund $500,000
#1101 – General Fund $1,000,000 Additional Comments: Investigation of additional reaches under the CMOM terms of the Consent Decree has resulted in identification of an excess of costly repairs that are required to be addressed within specific timeframes and are a higher
priority. As projects are identified, contractors will be hired by the rules of the Purchasing Ordinance. This ordinance appropriates an additional $1,500,000 to allow the repair program to continue and brings the total appropriation to
$8,500,000. The supplemental appropriation is expected to be apportioned as follows:
$1,500,000 Small Repairs – Work orders identified by Operations and Engineering
The Sanitary Replacement Fund will be used for capital expenditures; the General Fund for non-capital. The capital portion of this project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning and CCTV Inspection.
10 of 3/12/15 PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
08/05/14 – Ord. No. 13880 – Amount: $7,000,000 – Infrastructure Repairs (Sanitary/Combined–FY2015) – Original
Appropriation
11 of 3/12/15 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 22 - Proposed Ord. No. 14065
NAME OF PROJECT: North Baden Creek I/I Reduction (BP-612) (Canterbury Dr) (11694)
LOCATION: North of Pasadena Boulevard and west of Lucas and Hunt Road in the City of Pasadena Hills, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Private I/I Removal (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes 4516 McRee Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 3 Low Bid: $562,010.00 High Bid: $793,256.00
Appropriation Amount: $675,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $698,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 17.08% (MBE Goal is 17% - African American) Davidson & Sons Hauling, LLC (African American) – 1.78% - MBE
Greenseasons Landscaping, LLC (African American) – 1.78% - MBE Midwestern Construction & Development (African American) – 13.52% - MBE
Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 26 Properties Benefiting: 41
Designed by: AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #20246 consists of the construction of approximately 833 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter
storm pipe sewers and the removal of private inflow sources at 26 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Baden watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-
619) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 350 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2015, Pg. 141 Amount: $580,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $50,000 for utility relocation (Electric - $50,000) is included in the
appropriation. An additional contingency is also included in the appropriation in order to remove additional private inflow sources that may be agreed to during construction. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Combine Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Combine Sewer
Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, CCTV Inspection, and Radar Rainfall Data.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
10/11/12 – Ord. No. 13517 – Amount: $125,000 – AMEC Environment & Infrastructure – Design Contract No. 11011 – Amendment
12 of 3/12/15 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 23 - Proposed Ord. No. 14066
NAME OF PROJECT: Page to Trenton Sanitary Relief (11697)
LOCATION: East of Lindbergh Boulevard and north of Page Boulevard in the City of Overland, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Sanitary Sewer Construction and Private I/I Removal (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Unnerstall Contracting Co., LTD Previous District Contract: Yes 2803 West Osage
Pacific, MO 63069
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 4 Low Bid: $719,744.00 High Bid: $986,494.00
Appropriation Amount: $970,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $780,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 17.09% (MBE Goal is 17% - African American) XL Contracting Co. (African American) – 6.52% - MBE
Supplied Industrial Solutions (African American) – 10.57% - MBE
Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 150 Properties Benefiting: 250
Designed by: Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #20244 consists of the construction of approximately 630 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 60-inches in diameter, removal of inflow from 22 private properties, two flow regulation
devices, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce infiltration/inflow (I/I) in the Lemay watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-456). This project is scheduled to be completed in 230
days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2015, Pg. 144 Amount: $1,000,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $175,000 for utility relocation (Gas - $25,000 & Water - $150,000) is included in the appropriation. An additional contingency is also included in the appropriation in order to remove additional
private inflow sources that may be agreed to during construction. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Combine Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Separate Sewer Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, CCTV Inspection, and Radar Rainfall Data.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
10/11/12 – Ord. No. 13480 – Amount: $284,000 – Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. – Design Contract No. 11003 –
Amendment
13 of 3/12/15 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 24 - Proposed Ord. No. 14067
NAME OF PROJECT: Moule Drive #290 Storm Sewer (Infrastructure Repair) (10871)
LOCATION: North of Lindbergh Boulevard and east of Patterson Road in the City of Florissant, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Storm Sewer Construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Taylormade Construction Co., LLC Previous District Contract: No* 1861 Chambers Road
St. Louis, MO 63136
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 4 Low Bid: $35,508.00 High Bid: $47,489.00
Appropriation Amount: N/A Designer’s Estimate: $35,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 100.0% (No MBE Goal) Taylormade Construction Co., LLC (African American) – 100% - MBE
Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 3 Properties Benefiting: 4
Designed by: District staff
The work to be done under Contract #20243 consists of the construction of approximately 204 lineal feet of pipe sewers 15-
inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding on multiple properties. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2015, Pg. 207 Amount: $400,000**
Fund Name: #5564 – Coldwater Creek OMCI Fund
Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $5,000 for utility relocation (Other - $5,000) is included in the
encumbrance. Contracted planning resources utilized: Stormwater Facility Planning.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
09/11/14 – Ord. No. 13946 – Amount: $400,000 – Stormwater Infrastructure Repair/Replacement – Coldwater Creek OMCI – Project No. 11841
*Taylormade Construction Co., LLC is a MBE sewer construction, and pipe and manhole rehabilitation company bonded for
$500,000 and located in St. Louis, Missouri. The company was incorporated in 2005 and has done sewer construction and rehabilitation work for 14 years.
**Requesting Board approval of a construction contract with Taylormade Construction Co., LLC for which $45,000.00 is being
encumbered from Ordinance No. 13946.
14 of 3/12/15 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 25 - Proposed Ord. No. 14068
NAME OF PROJECT: Manchester & Missouri Avenue Phase II Storm Improvements (11032)
LOCATION: East of Ballas Road and north of Manchester Road in the City of Kirkwood, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Storm Sewer Construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Taylormade Construction Co., LLC Previous District Contract: No* 1861 Chambers Road
St. Louis, MO 63136
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 5 Low Bid: $110,155.25 High Bid: $173,496.00
Appropriation Amount: $135,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $124,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 100.00% (MBE Goal is 17% - African American) Taylor Trucking Co., LLC (African American) – 18.18% - MBE
Taylormade Construction Co., LLC (African American) – 81.82% - MBE
Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 12 Properties Benefiting: 25
Designed by: Cole & Associates, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #20242 consists of the construction of approximately 728 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 24-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard
flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in 120 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2015, Pg. 217 Amount: $200,000
Fund Name: #5566 – Deer Creek OMCI Fund
Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $10,000 for utility relocation (Other - $10,000) is included in the appropriation. This project was one of the six design projects included in the OMCI Stormwater Design (Contract C) (11148).
Contracted planning resources utilized: Stormwater Facility Planning.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
01/10/13 – Ord. No. 13555 – Amount: $594,000 – Cole & Associates, Inc. – Design Contract No. 20006
*Taylormade Construction Co., LLC is a MBE sewer construction, and pipe and manhole rehabilitation company bonded for
$500,000 and located in St. Louis, Missouri. The company was incorporated in 2005 and has done sewer construction and rehabilitation work for 14 years.
15 of 3/12/15 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 26 - Proposed Ord. No. 14069
NAME OF PROJECT: General Services Agreement – Construction Management (FY2014) (11751)
LOCATION: Various locations within the District
TYPE OF PROJECT: General Construction Management Services (014.0 Construction Inspection and Management
Services Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates additional funds and authorizes staff to amend a construction management contract.
What does action accomplish?: Provides construction management services for contract and development projects, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
Consultant: AFRAM Corporation
906 Olive Street, Suite PH St. Louis, MO 63101
Corporate Headquarters: St. Louis, Missouri
Agency: N/A
Number of proposers: N/A
Appropriation Amount: $250,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: N/A
Total MWBE Participation: 100.00% (MWBE Goal is 30%) AFRAM Corporation (African American) – 100.00% - MBE
Type of Contract: Hourly Billing Rate
Properties Affected: To be determined Properties Benefitting: To be determined
Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20101 for the first and final option year
with AFRAM Corporation for various construction management services which include testing of materials, inspection of electrical and mechanical work, and other inspection services on an as needed basis to supplement the District’s work force.
The projects are located throughout the District in various cities and in St. Louis County, Missouri. This contract will be amended for an additional $250,000 for a total maximum contract amount of $350,000.00. Projects will be issued by letter
agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract is renewable for up to one (1) additional year based on performance.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2015, Pg. 28 Amount: $250,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: The appropriation for construction management services is equal to the proposed funding presented in the CIP Budget Supplement.
Contracted planning resources utilized: None.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
12/12/13 – Ord. No. 13752 – Amount: $100,000 – AFRAM Corporation – Original Contract No. 20101
16 of 3/12/15 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 27 - Proposed Ord. No. 14070
NAME OF PROJECT: Pickwick – Bernadine – Bimini Sanitary Relief (11698)
LOCATION: North of S. Lindbergh Boulevard and west of Tesson Ferry Road in unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Easement Condemnation DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Authorizes staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents.
What does action accomplish?: Acquires permanent easements and temporary construction easements to construct a sanitary sewer project with appurtenances, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate: N/A
Total MWBE Participation: N/A
Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: 2 Properties Benefiting: 1,041 Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the acquisition of permanent sewer easements and temporary construction easements on
two (2) parcels of ground located in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. These easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 3,100 lineal feet of 8-inch to 21-inch diameter sanitary
sewers, and performing private I/I reduction on approximately 47 private properties. This project will alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. Flow metering and monitoring will be required after construction to verify
that three (3) constructed SSOs (BP-629, BP-401 & BP-522) can be removed. These easements have been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2016 Amount: $1,880,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: None.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
None
17 of 3/12/15 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 28 - Proposed Ord. No. 14071
NAME OF PROJECT: Plant Asset Management Program Development
LOCATION: N/A
TYPE OF PROJECT: Assessment of plant operations and development of plant asset management program.
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Operations
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Authorizes staff to enter into a Professional Services contract.
What does action accomplish?: Develops a Plant Asset Management Program.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: Brown and Caldwell 4700 Lakehurst Court, Suite 100
Columbus, Ohio 43016 Corporate Headquarters: same
Agency: N/A
Number of proposers: 4 Black & Veatch, Ascent, Reliability Management Group (RMG)
Appropriation Amount: $ N/A (in Operations Budget) Designer’s Estimate: N/A
Total MWBE Participation: 26.58% (No MWBE Goals)
ERM Technologies (African American) – 18.35% - MBE IDCS (Caucasian) – 8.23% - WBE
Type of Contract: Not To Exceed
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a Contract with Brown and Caldwell for assessment of MSD’s plant
operations, development and implementation of an asset management program to help optimize equipment operation and maintenance as well as assist in better capital planning.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Operations Department Operating Budget Budget Year: FY2015 Amount: $1,050,000
Fund Name: General Fund
Additional Comments: There were 3 other proposals considered on this project. Brown and Caldwell’s proposal was the
highest rated by the evaluation committee. This project has a tentative schedule for completion of all 3 phases in FY 2018. Phases 1 and 2 totaling $736k are funded out of this fiscal year’s budget along with $314k toward phase 3. Additional
funding is included in next fiscal year’s proposed budget.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
None
18 of 3/12/15 INTRODUCTION & ADOPTION
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 29 - Proposed Ord. No. 14072
NAME OF PROJECT: Emergency Repair #051 (Lemay Ferry at Keller Plaza Dr) (12641)
LOCATION: 4530 Lemay Ferry Road at Keller Plaza Drive in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Emergency Repair (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Operations
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into an emergency construction
contract. What does action accomplish?: Restores reliable sewer service and repairs existing pipe.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Bates Utility Company, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes
841 Westwood Industrial Park Dr. Weldon Springs, MO 63304
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: $300,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Type of Contract: Force Account (Time & Materials)
Properties Affected: None Properties Benefiting: Numerous
Designed by: District staff
The work done under the emergency Contract #20260 consists of the excavation and repair of approximately 25 feet of 8-
inch clay pipe and restoration work to the existing roadway as necessary. District staff declared this project an emergency on February 26, 2015. The contractor, Bates Utility Company has been selected per MSD Emergency Declaration Policy. The
repair has started and is expected to be complete before March 13, 2015. FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: N/A Amount: N/A Fund Name: #4122 – Emergency Fund Additional Comments: An emergency declaration was made on February 26, 2015. The estimated cost of $300,000 includes construction costs to install approximately 25 feet of pipe, replacement of a MoDOT double inlet, protection for a
MoDOT signal pole, replacement of the MoDOT signal pole base, restoration work to the roadway, testing, permits and all incidentals. The contractor is encouraged to employ MWBE firms to the extent practical.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
19 of 3/12/15 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 35 - Resolution No. 3199
NAME OF PROJECT: District Rate Model Support, Feasibility Study & Rate Commission Proceedings
LOCATION: Finance
TYPE OF PROJECT: Professional Services
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Finance
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To exercise the 3rd of four (4) option years for professional services with
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for rate model support to include funding rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal
preparation and expert testimony for anticipated future rate commission proceedings and preparation of feasibility studies as needed for the
issuance of District bonds. What does action accomplish?: This action provides the District modeling support during the District’s
anticipated Rate Commission deliberations and issuance of District bonds.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes 1031 S. Caldwell Street, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28203
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: District’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: 21%
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Professional Services
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Finance Division Budget Budget Year: FY14/15 Amount: $ 377,600
Fund Name: General Fund
Additional Comments: Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. will support the District for rate model funding rate design
software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony for Rate Commission proceedings and preparation of feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
03/08/2012 - Ordinance No. 13382