HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 16991: EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO FORCE MAIN JUNCTION BOX ON DRYDEN ROAD MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
TO: John Comeaux, P.E., Acting City Manager
FROM: Kelly Eldridge, Director of Utility Operations ti(�
DATE: April 9, 2012 /
RE: Proposed Resolution No. 16991
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 16991 authorizing
payment for Emergency Repairs to a Force Main Junction Box on Dryden Road at the
OId KCS ROW by Infrastructure Rehabilitation DBA Poly - Triplex of Texas, in the
estimated amount of $11,740.
BACKGROUND
There is a structural failure in the force main junction box on Dryden Road at the old
KCS ROW. This box is the junction between the 20" FM from the Pioneer Park LS, the
24" FM from the 46 St. LS, and the beginning of a 42" VCP gravity sewer leading to
the Main WWTP. As such, a lot of H2S gas is released there, which causes the
corrosion of the box, and a tremendous amount of odor. It also makes extended
shutdown impossible. Repair alternatives are limited, with conventional -type repairs
involving constructing a new 96" 0 fiberglass junction box downstream of the existing
box, re- routing the FM's to the new box, and then abandoning /filling the existing
structure. The estimate totals $76,331, with the work taking 2.5 weeks. A more modern,
alternative approach is to reconstruct & line the interior of the existing box using a
fiberglass polyester resin material. The material is pre- formed, then hand - applied (in this
case) to the interior of the structure and cured in place. The procedure takes a matter of
hours and can be done during an acceptably short shut down time. Infrastructure
Rehabilitation, Inc. DBA Poly - Triplex of Texas is the authorized, certified installer for
this material. Their quote totals $11,740 and is recommended for approval.
BUDGET /FISCAL EFFECT
Funds are available in the O &M budget account #410- 1255 - 532.33 -00.
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT
Existing City staff will coordinate the shutdown & repairs with the contractor.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 16991 authorizing
payment for Emergency Repairs to a Force Main Junction Box on Dryden Road at the
OId KCS ROW by Infrastructure Rehabilitation DBA Poly - Triplex of Texas, in the
estimated amount of $11,740.
P. R. No. 16991
04/09/12
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR
EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO A FORCE MAIN JUNCTION
BOX FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT TO
INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION DBA POLY -
TRIPLEX OF TEXAS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ELEVEN
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY -AND NO /100
DOLLARS ($11,740). FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT
NO. 410-1255-532.33-00.
WHEREAS, there is currently a structural failure in a Sanitary Sewer Force Main
Junction Box near Dryden Road and the old KCS right -of -way; and,
WHEREAS, the nature of this facility does not permit extended shutdown of our sanitary
sewer systems flowing through this box; and,
WHEREAS, City staff received quotes (convention and alternative) for the necessary
repairs to this structure, with the quote from Infrastructure Rehabilitation DBA Poly - Triplex of
Texas being the lowest and best bid for this work; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the City Council hereby authorizes payment for Emergency Repairs to a Force
Main Junction Box to Infrastructure Rehabilitation DBA Poly- Triplex of Texas, in the total
amount of ELEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($11,740.); and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , 2012 at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
P. R. No. 16991
04/09/12
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AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Deloris Prince
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sherri Bellard Valecia izeno
City Secretary City Attorney
APPROVED: FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
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John Comeaux, P.E., eborah Echols
Acting City Manager Director of Finance
Account No. 410 - 1255 - 532.33 -00
Ross Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Kelly E • 'dge Shawna Tubbs
Director of Utilities Purchasing Manager