This is for a contract for Phase 1B for the I&D Water Treatment Plant Optimization, Upgrade, and Expansion Project with Hussey, Gay, Bell in the amount of $12,567,600. Phase 1B was included in the original scope of the solicitation; however, its initiation was contingent upon the awarding of Phase 1A. With the work for Phase 1A now completed, the City is in a position to proceed with awarding Phase 1B. Following Phase 1A evaluations, Hussey Gay Bell, in collaboration with the City of Savannah’s project staff, has developed a comprehensive work plan aimed at increasing the capacity and enhancing the efficiency of Savannah's Industrial & Domestic Water Treatment Plant (I&D WTP) facility and water distribution systems. This proposal is designed to meet near-term water demands and lays the foundation for future, long-term I&D WTP capital improvements. HGB’s scope of services to be performed under Phase 1Binclude: (1) immediate capacity improvements to meet near-term water supply demands and regulatory requirements; (2) procurement of a construction manager at risk to lead construction efforts; (3) master planning of the long-term capital improvements for the I&D SWTP and distribution systems; and (4) development of a comprehensive financial plan and strategy to fund the near-term and long-term capital improvements.The scope of services are:

I. Master Planning – Phase 1B

• Contract Management and Administration
• Demand Analysis
• Projected Demand/Supply Balance Assumptions
• Dissolved Oxygen Mitigation Modeling
• Pump Station Transient Analyses
• Facility Evaluation
• Facility Optimization and Planning Document
• Distribution System Assessment
• Basis of Design Report - Master Planning

II. Integrated Capital Program Funding and Financial Roadmap

• Baseline 5-year Financial Plan for the Water Utility
• Comprehensive Water Master Plan and CIP Portfolio
• Funding Strategy Evaluation and Capital Financing
• Comprehensive 10-year Financial Plan
• Presentation of Financial Plan and Funding Strategies
• WIFIA Application and Funding
• Wastewater Financial Plan, Cost of Service, and Rate Evaluation

III. Water Treatment Plant Immediate Improvements

• Raw Water Pumping and Conveyance Capacity Improvements
• Filter Uprating and Sedimentation Basin Improvements
• Sludge Collection System Rehabilitation
• Disinfection Contact Time (CT) Improvements
• Peak Demand Decoupling Hydraulic Analysis and Modifications
• Plant Chemical Feed Systems Expansion
• Remote Chlorine Residual Monitoring
• Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) Procurement Support Services
• Permitting Support
• Basis of Design Report - Immediate Improvements
• Construction Administration and Construction Observation Services
• Record Drawing and Closeout Services

Approval