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Item 4F - Memo Item 4F Page 1 of 2 M E M O R A N D U M (June 20, 2023) To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Rob Cohen P.E., Director of Public Works Subject: Approve an engineering services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) to provide engineering services for the T.W. King Pump Station #2 Phase I Buildout in an amount not to exceed $650,000. Action Requested: Approve an engineering services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) to provide engineering services for the T.W. King Pump Station #2 Phase I Buildout in an amount not to exceed $650,000. Background Information: In FY 2022, the City engaged Kimley-Horn to develop a plan for the ultimate buildout of the T.W. King Pump Station #2, resulting in the development of a three-phase approach for site improvements that are designed to meet customer needs for water quality, system resiliency, site security and regulatory compliance. Phase I of these improvements focus on items identified in the City’s Water Master Plan components, namely the 2017 Water Quality Evaluation, 2021 Risk and Resiliency Assessment (AWIA) and the 2022 Texas Senate Bill 3 (SB3) Emergency Preparedness Plan. This agreement will include detailed design services for the fiber optic line extension and wastewater line, and provide site evaluation and preliminary design services for the full buildout of the T.W. King Pump Station #2 site which will then be utilized to finalize the Phase I design. Staff is requesting authorization for a total of $650,000 which includes a $55,929 contingency for any additional services that may be needed due to unforeseen conditions. Financial Considerations: Funding for this agreement is budgeted as part of the approved Capital Improvement Program. This agreement is within the project budget. Strategic Link: These items link to the City’s Strategy Map by delivering on the focus area of Infrastructure & Development. It provides this by focusing on Item 4F Page 2 of 2 Financial Objective F2: Investing to Provide & Maintain High Quality Public Assets. Citizen Input/ Board Review: None. Legal Review: The proposed agreement is a standard agreement that the City Attorney has reviewed and approved. Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny the agreement. Supporting Documents: Attachment A: Engineering Services Agreement Attachment B: TW King Pump Station and Ground Storage Tank Technical Memorandum by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Staff Recommendation: Approve an engineering services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) to provide engineering services for the T.W. King Pump Station #2 Phase I Buildout in an amount not to exceed $650,000. Staff Contact: Rob Cohen, P.E., Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave, Deputy Director of Public Works - Administration Jeff Ginn, P.E., Deputy City Engineer